Beardie Pioneers

Ch Willowmead Red Ruairidh, ROMX ROMI contribute to their breeding program as well. Roars was a beautiful honey brown dog with perfect markings. Later I imported Hannah, Ch Pipadene Hosanna from Maureen Betts of Pipadene Kennels in England. Hannah was BOS from the Veteran’s Class at the 1993 National Specialty under judge Cynthia Mahigian. She was the first bitch I bred and she produced Ch Hyatt’s Formal Attire, Blackwell, who was Best in Sweeps at the 1992 National Specialty Ch Willowmead Mid-Winter Boy, ROMX ROMI under judge Jean Jagersma. When Hannah went to the specialty in 1993, I could not go because I was a principal at the time and the specialty being in the Fall, I Ch Briery Knob Winter Harvest just could not get away. Two friends of mine who also had Beardies as pets agreed to take Hannah, and Irene Carson showed her for me. Hannah was up against major competition in the Veteran’s Class, and I will never forget how thrilled I was that she won that class. The next day I was standing in my office, and my secretary answered the phone. She looked at me and said Cyndi and Colleen want to know if Best of Opposite is good! You can imagine my reaction! Ch Pipadene Hosanna BIS Ch Britannia Just Jeffrey, ROMO ROMIX & daughter Ch Hyatt’s Formal Attire 49

Jande DeArle & Janice Masters We show….. and, so history repeats itself DeArle Masters and After I retired and moved to I, Janice (Masters) Florida, I stopped breeding Hughes, had shown rough and showing dogs. My collies for a few years and beloved Odessa (a Winnie- were discouraged with Dudley daughter and one the breed. We researched of Jande’s best) was never Bearded Collies and shown or bred. She lived purchased Poco from Jane 13 years with us along with Turner in 1978. We drove a Maltese, a Shih Tzu, two to Connecticut to meet talking parrots and kitties. Jane and bring Poco back My present husband, with us. At her first show, James, and I now raise and she went Best of Winners. show Persians, Himalayans, She was the mother of and Ragamuffins. The latter, Winnie. We imported Bloody being a relative new breed Mary (a Prince daughter) of cats, we show…..and, so from Australia, 1979, who history repeats itself. produced Dudley. Winnie and Dudley produced many LIttermates: Am/Can Ch Jande’s Just Dudley champions. We actively Am/Can Ch Jande’s Oxford Knight in Blue showed within a 500 mile Ch Jande’s Lucky Tri radius, and annually at Ch Jande’s Lucky Mary Westminster, Philadelphia, Louisville, and Canada. We attended all National Am/Can Ch Jande’s Just Dudley Beardie specialties. We traveled to England twice to meet British breeders, learn more about the breed, and observe Beardies being shown. While we won many BOBs and groups, we never achieved the dream of winning a Best in Show. The Famous Lucky-Mary Litter One of the most famous Jande Beardie puppy purchasers was Macauley Culkin. By the mid-to-late 80s, the breed began to change with the impact of power and control, i.e., money and politics. We became interested in the Polish Lowland Sheepdogs (Polish Owczarek Nizinny) and on the ground floor of that breed had the first champions (Magna and Stefan). 50

Knightsbridge Ferd & Wendy Reinlieb We fell in love with Beardies and they seemed to suit our desires The Knightsbridge Pioneering Days, circa 1978 Over 30 years ago, after having two other breeds, Ch Beagold Caprice participating in the Westminster we were looking for a dog that we could enjoy, Kennel Club obedience show a little and perhaps breed and sell with a clear demonstration in 1978 conscience pups to most families . We fell in love with Beardies, investigated the breed, and they seemed to Ch Copper Clarence at Beagold suit our desires. While visiting my family in England we visited several English breeders including Joyce Collis and Felix Cosme, who became our good friends. They sent us Ch Kimrands Drummer Boy at Beagold, an all natural black dog with a wonderful temperament and Ch Copper Clarence at Beagold. Copper was a sound, gutsy, well moving dog with a lovely red-brown coat. After he became a champion, Mike Larriza fell in love with him, purchased him, and took him to #1. One foggy, snowy day, we found our way to Jenny Osborne’s farm in the midlands and saw Ch Osmart Bonnie Blue Braid and a lovely bitch called Ch Queen Arwen of Kenstaff. I remarked to Jenny that I would like a bitch puppy out of that breeding and came back to America and thought nothing more of it. Two and one-half years later we received a phone call from Chantal Andrew saying she was on her way back to America with two puppies and to meet her at Kennedy Airport at a specific time and place. So arrived Ch Osmart Smokey’s Silver Shadow, my foundation bitch, brimming with personality and intelligence. At the beginning of our breeding program, we were lucky to have access to some great stud dogs. We tried to breed for temperament, type and soundness. We looked forward to each litter with excitement, a true birthday. It’s been a fun ride embracing a hobby with challenges, hard work and rewards. We met colleagues, joined clubs (my long suffering husband Ferd served two terms as National VP with Gail Miller), and took part in obedience and conformation. With our good friend and handler Kathy Kirk we had the good fortune to put titles on many dogs. We moved from South Salem, NY to Enterprise, FL in 1996 and had to explain benefits of air conditioning to our Beardies. We now have three Beardies - our gentle brown Ch Brigadoon Red Storm Rising ROMX, our non-fading black and white bitch, Ch Knightsbridge Flashy Lady and our promising young dog Ch Knightsbridge Blue Bayou, known to his friends as Braid. 51

Lochengar Jim & LeRae Conro Magoo was the leading Bearded Collie ambassador in the Midwest consistently recognized by such highly respected judges as Maurice Baker, Herman Cox, Joseph Faigel, Helen Miller Fischer, Thomas Gately, Dr. Richard Greathouse, Charles Hamilton, Velma Hiser, Quentin Laham, Dale McMakin, Betty Moore, Richard Renihan, Glen Sommers, Edna Travinek, James Trullinger, and Ramona Van Court. Fletcher, Ch Lochengar Great Expectations, was shown by James Conro to several Best of Breed wins over professionally handled specials and to several group placements. Fletcher’s great grandfathers are Rowdina Grey Fella, Edenborough Blue Bracken and Wishanger Cairnbahn. Am/Can Ch Rich-Lin’s Mister Magoo Am/Can Ch Rich-Lin’s Mister Magoo, known to Beardie enthusiasts, working group exhibitors and judges simply by the name Magoo, began his career as a Special at the SE Iowa KC Show in late February of 1977. Until his retirement in October of 1980, Magoo was the leading Bearded Collie ambassador in the Midwest. Shown only 100 times, Magoo compiled a record of 90 Best Ch Lochengar Great Expectations of Breed wins and 20 Working Group placements, including 5 firsts, 5 seconds, 5 thirds, and 5 working group fourths. The publication “The Bearded Collie, Vol. 11” contained statistics gathered from the January 1977 - December 1980 AKC Gazette; based upon these statistics, when Magoo retired he was at that time, the: ALL-TIME TOP BREED WINNING MALE ALL-TIME TOP OWNER-HANDLED MALE ALL-TIME TOP OWNER-HANDLED AMERICAN-BORN OWNER-HANDLED MALE ALL-TIME TOP AMERICAN-BORN GROUP WINNER Shown by LeRae Conro, trained and conditioned by James Conro. Magoo was the sire of multi-group placers and the grand- LeRae Conro about to award her Best In Sweeps at sire of multi-group placers and winners. These included a the 1990 BCCA National double grandson’s Group Two at 8 months of age. Magoo, 52 his sons/daughters and his grand-sons/daughters were

Lonetree Mary Edner My first experience with a Bearded Collie was the adoption of a “mixed sheepdog” My first experience with a Bearded Collie was the adoption of a “mixed sheepdog” from a Rescue kennel in Virginia in 1969. We had a rambunctious German Shepherd at the time and my 11-year-old daughter wanted a small dog she could take for walks. We all fell in love with Shag, especially my husband who spent his time at every all breed dog show trying to determine her origin. He passed away before I found out at an Obedience Match in California in 1974 that she was a Bearded Collie. The person who recognized her breed told me of a breeder in Woodside, CA. I took her to the breeder, Bill Cordes, and he looked her over and said “She is a Beardie”. I immediately applied and got an ILP number from AKC and took her to Obedience Trials where she got her CD in 3 tries having learned all the exercises by watching me work with my Shepherd. I joined the Bearded Collie Club of California, went to the meetings and read all the literature. I found that I liked the type of Beardie that Ch Twilight Shadow of Lonetree Anne Dolan of Glen Eire kennels was My first purebred puppy came to me in August, 1976 and changed my world. I was breeding German Shepherds at the breeding and contacted her to get on her list for a puppy. time and had a litter that was born on July 4th, 1976. Katy (Glen Eire’s Bonnie Blue Flag) was one day younger, but she immediately took charge of the Shepherd pups. She was such a joy. It was wonderful to be able to show her myself and she finished her Championship with ease. She is registered with AKC as “Foundation Stock”. All the Beardies I have are descended directly from her. Katy’s son (Ch Lord Barclay of Lonetree) was Winners Dog at the first Northwest BCCA National Specialty. I moved to the Sacramento area and we formed the Bearded Collie Club of Northern California in 1980. We hosted the first BCCA National Specialty on the west coast in 1982. I was Show Chairperson and it was a wonderful experience. Ch Lord Barclay of Lonetree Katy was flown to Anne Dolan in New York twice for breeding. Her first litter was infected with Parvovirus - one of the first cases on the west coast. The Vets in our area had never seen it before. From 9 beautiful puppies at birth, only 53

Ch Glen Eire’s Bonnie Blue Flag Ad from the 1982 BCCA Specialty Catalog 2 survived. One was a mismark with head markings like an OES. The other became Ch Miracle Maid of Lonetree who was very healthy and produced some beautiful pups earning her Register Of Merit title. Barclay was from Katy’s second litter. Anne Dolan sent me a darling black boy with minimal white markings in August of 1979 who became Lad (Ch Glen Eire Laird at Lonetree). He also received a Register Of Merit award and was one of the first actively herding Beardies. He won his Stockdog Certificate from the Australian Shepherd Club of America with a title of STD-s, on Feb. 4, 1987. I am so glad there is a movement to limit the vaccinating of our dogs. I have always felt that they were damaging their immune systems. I think heartworm medication and ingested flea preventatives are dangerous. I have my dogs checked for heartworm but have never medicated them. I don’t use any flea preventative. When I first moved to Sacramento there were fleas on my property but I used topical flea dip until they were under control. I have Pest Control service that sprays around the outside of my house and fences bimonthly and haven’t seen a flea in 20 years. My advice to anyone interested in breeding is to know the dogs in the pedigrees you are interested in. Not just the stud dog or brood bitch, but their siblings. Read and attend seminars on reproduction so you have a good understanding of all the ramifications. Decide what “type” of Beardie you want to produce and breed sparingly. Ch Sweet Romance of Lonetree 54

Marjac Mary Murphy I fell in love with their dogs and had to have one of my own In 1975 I married my So few people husband without knowing his older brother’s family knew what a owned one of the first 200 Bearded Collies born in the Beardie was United States. I fell in love with their dogs and had to or where they have one of my own. As a child I was not allowed came from to have a dog so when I received Promise [Ch it was an Silverleaf Sweet Promise] this was the fulfillment of ongoing task. a promise to myself. My children were very young I can’t count when Promise came to us and my youngest daughter the number of learned to walk hanging on to the back of a Beardie. times we were stopped on a walk to answer Am/Can Ch Marjac’s Errol of Tay, HIC questions about the dogs. Like most Beardie owners I was always ready to share stories about my dogs. Ch Silverleaf Sweet Promise In 1986 I attended a herding instinct test put on by a local club. Believe me when I tell you this city girl was NOT ready to be Because our house was the “kids go here” house on the block on a field with horned sheep [Barbs] capable of leaping fencing temperament has always been paramount with our dogs. high enough and strong enough to hold an active stallion. Beardies and kids made a natural recipe for fun and laughter. However, Casey had no such problem. When the ewe with the broken horn split off he brought her back quickly. The tester informed me he had instinctively went after the dominant ewe. Me, I stood there thinking “and this is a good thing?” Herding has become a staple for me to relieve stress and give the dogs a good activity by providing an outlet for their strong herding instinct. Over the years the shows and number of dogs in our life have fluctuated according to work and family demands. My primary goal has always been to place the pups where their position will be a valued family member. It is very gratifying to receive a call after many years telling me what a joy the Beardie I placed has been to someone’s family. Some people are on their second or third dog from me, on occasion waiting 2 years or more since I breed infrequently. Ch Marjac’s Merry Bit O’ Sunshine I am still educating people to the joy of the Bearded Collies today since I can’t imagine ever living without one. In the early years I showed on a limited basis because of my children’s ages and my husband’s travel. Promise produced lovely offspring with family friendly personalities. I kept Casey, Am/Can Ch Marjac’s Errol of Tay, HIC and Molly, Ch Marjac’s Merry Bit O’ Sunshine. Casey’s sister Sheba, Marjac’s Bathsheba O’ Artisan, HIC went to a family in Boston. All of my dogs go back to these 3 offspring of Promise. Marjac’s Bathsheba O’Artisan, HIC In the beginning we showed but we also spent a great deal of time educating people to the wonders of the Bearded Collie. Attending local fairs, Scottish Day celebrations and just talking about the breed. 55

Meadows Claudia McNulty I quite enjoyed the antics of this charming and happy breed Ifirst saw the Bearded Collie in 1979. I had just started showing and breeding Bouvier des Flandres. I quite enjoyed the antics of this charming and happy breed known as the Beardie. I actually had a chance to be with Beardies and have the opportunity to show them some while I was working for several handlers. I had decided to acquire a dog of a second breed to “play” with, while still devoting myself to raising and showing Bouviers. But I wanted a breed that I would enjoy showing without the pressure I felt with the Bouviers. In those days Beardies were mainly an owner-handled breed – so the playing field was more equal. I went to see several kennels and in 1980 (or 81) ended up with an older bitch – saving myself the time to raise a pup and ready to show – or so I thought. Turned out that Annie really didn’t like to show. She had been with several families before I got her at 11 months and she really only wanted BIS Am/Can Ch Meadows’ Nothing Simple, CGC ROM to be a house mouse. I was obligated by the contract to breed her – so I co-bred The second breeding to Sedgley was his idea and happened my first litter in 1982, I believe, and from that came the first while Dory was visiting while I was gone to some shows. From homebred Beardie to finish with the Meadows prefix. That was that “accident” came one of the dearest dogs I have ever had Ch Meadows’ Just Right. I learned a lot with that experience the fortune to share my life with. Am/Can Ch Meadows’ New and also found out that, indeed, Beardies were a lot like potato Kid On The Block CGC TDI. Jordan Nathaniel is as close to chips - hard to have just one! perfect to live with as any dog could be. Any time I decided to In 1984 I acquired Dory – Windwhistle A I’m Adorable ROM try something – Jordan was willing and able. With him I tried Can ROMX. Shortly after Dory came to live with me (co-owned my hand at more advanced obedience training (although he with Mary Billman and out of Lambie Heighton’s first litter) I never attained any titles – he was trained through Open – but realized that I really needed to learn more about the breed and had his own idea of how it should be done and it wasn’t always the bloodlines. So Dory (who also hated to show – but loved compatible with the judges’ idea). We competed in Flyball to keep me on my toes and was the best learning experience) (Jordan learned he was allowed to bark during this and loved dabbled with me in obedience (perfectly behaved everywhere that) and the early days of Agility and also performed with but in the obedience ring) and flyball (Dory could jump anything IAMS Wonderful World of Dogs for a few months. It was too – but had no interest in the ball). In 1989 I finally decided I had demanding for a single mother with a daughter and a canine learned enough to make an educated attempt at breeding. And family to take care of. But it was FUN. also Mary had imported the sweet and handsome Tamevalley Jordan and I also worked with a wonderful Therapy group, Limerick, Sedgley. which used the dogs to help with mental and physical therapy. The first litter produced the lovely Am/Can Ch Meadows’ Fox The patients would “help” train the dogs and all the activities Lane I’m No Angel ROM, (Angie) and Am/Can Ch Meadows’ were geared to use the dog’s obedience training to benefit Brodie of Fox Lane. Both were multi Group Winners and the patients. It was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever Specialty Winners. Angie was BOW at the 1991 BCCC done as we were truly helping people by doing more than just National and Award of Merit at most of the Specialties she brightening their day. We actually helped them to get their attended. lives back. But Jordan also excelled at the more traditional therapy and helped a young boy overcome his fear of dogs This breeding also brought Maureen Reader into my life – and after having been savaged by a relative’s dog and having to I enjoyed gaining insight from her knowledge and was pleased undergo numerous surgeries. Jordan’s uncanny instinct made to have her as one of my mentors. She willingly shared her it possible for us to help this boy learn to trust again. It was a vast knowledge with many. Since her passing in November, long road – but one of our proudest achievements. 2004 I miss being able to talk over planned breedings and Another proud moment came last year when Jordan was share the dogs’ wins with her. Tamevalley dogs have made an awarded Best Veteran Dog at the 2004 BCCA National at age impact all over the world. 56

14 and a half. Jordan is doing spectacularly well and we hope pups are now nearly 12 years old. None remained with me. to have a repeat appearance at the 2005 National. The Beardies have brought so much into my life. I could never have foreseen what changes these angelic demons could have The third breeding to Sedgley (our idea this time) produced on my life. Or the wonderful and lasting friendships they have brought to me. Am/Can Ch Meadows’ Incoming Storm ROM who has I have been fortunate enough to visit England a number of produced some lovely daughters and sons. Her daughter (by times and meet many of the breeders and the dogs that have had an impact on the breed. I think knowing about the past Ch Dunhill’s Simply Something) - BIS Am/Can Ch Meadows’ helps in making wiser decisions regarding the future. And the more dogs one can see and go over helps to continue to Nothing Simple ROM CGC, Isabelle, has made me very proud. educate one as a breeder. She was #1 Bitch for 2 years (always breeder/owner handled) and has produced some lovely puppies. Her daughter, Meadows’ Nothing So Delightful, Delilah, was awarded BOW and Award of Merit (along with her mother) at the 2004 BCCA National Specialty. Her son from that litter, Ch Meadows’ Nothing Like it at Talamore, Wendell, was the first in that litter to finish and did it with some lovely wins and placements at East Coast Specialties. Angie and Storm’s sons and daughters have gone on to produce some lovely dogs to help continue the achievements of the Tamevalley legacy. It was a thrill and an BIS Am/Can Ch Meadows’ Excaliber, CGC TDI ROM honor to have it ROMA ROMI go full circle and have Maureen Reader co- own a bitch out of Isabelle’s first litter, Ch Meadows’ Wishes For Talamore. Dory’s last breeding in 1992 Am/Can Ch Meadows’ Fox Lane I’m No was to another Angel, ROM lovely English import that Mary Billman brought over – Am/Can Ch Potterdale Kalkulated Risk. From this litter came three more Champions and my first homebred Beardie Best in Show winner and the #1 male in 1997 – Am/Can Ch Meadows’ Excaliber ROM ROMA ROMI CGC TDI. Trent was like a dream come true. Every time I thought it couldn’t get any better – Trent proved to me that it could. I was honored to have him in my life and, with the advent of his newest litter of grandpups, he will continue his legacy here. In 1994 I was fortunate enough to be able to bring Calder over from England. He became Am/Can Ch Aratika De Monza CGC ROM ROMA. He was shared with many – Laura Columbo used him as her Juniors dog when she was first starting out and together they garnered her the #1 Junior Award. He spent his last years living and loving John & Edee Deegan. Calder only sired 3 litters – but his legacy of delightful temperaments and lovely heads continues in several kennels. These are just a few of the Beardies I have bred that have Windwhistle A I’m Adorable ROM, Can ROMX helped make Meadows Bearded Collies. I have truly been 57 blessed to have had such wonderful Beardies in my life. They took over my heart and my house. The last litter of Bouvier

Melita Road Irwin & Jean Richland Over 40 years have passed since my first encounter with a Beardie.. Idedicate this honor laying down within minutes. It was true love for the three of and page of my life to them. I can remember every television interview for ten years my recently departed or longer always had both Bo and Loch together. Bo is a true husband of 44 years, animal lover and I do know of at least two Beardies that she IRWIN. His deeply rescued. committed love of the breed and his unfailing The second story started in the early ‘80’s” when Irwin retired enthusiasm at each and and we put the dogs, cats and birds in our motor-home and every event is as much drove off into the “sunrise”, we were headed East! At that a part of Melita Road time, we had a lovely female Beardie named Melita Poppy’s history as the Beardies. a Poppin. Our trip was planned around exhibiting in as many dog shows as we could. Well, Poppy did great….going BOB In the spring of 1965, Ch Melita Grand Menhir Brise just about everywhere. Then, smash, we hit a brick wall named Irwin and I were in Can/Am Ch Melita Rugby Goaltender Moon Shadow! Our purple and gold ribbons were turning red London and spent the Ch Bonnie’s Brighton by the Sea and white! Irwin and I would sit down and discuss the next day at old Crufts. The move to try to regain the hill top. Finally, one day, with a big noise was excruciating but the exhibitors and dogs were a sigh, I said, “Irwin, if we can’t beat them, then let’s join them!” sight to behold. My first vision of a Bearded Collie was in one And that’s exactly what happened. Poppy and Moon Shadow of the dozens of rings. As we walked by, I remember shouting had a lovely litter of in Irwin’s ear, “Look at the miniature Old English Sheepdog! Beardies and just last year, That’s what I want!” almost 25 years later, a distantly related puppy from For three years, I searched all over England, through the Shadow and Poppy was Kennel Club, friends visiting, relatives living there and finally born with exactly Shadow’s had the best of luck in finding Joyce Collis of Peewit House. In distinctive markings. 1968, Beagold Ben Nevis was born and flew by prop engine to Los Angeles to join our young family of six. Ben always was Over 40 years have passed first in our hearts, first as the great escape artist, (as were all since my first encounter of the English imports) and first to join children in their play. with a Beardie. I can Within a year, Joyce sent us Beagold Misty Morn, (Bonnie). It’s remember the pounding hard to believe that two more Misty’s and Ben’s have followed of my heart and the smile since our first ones. and elation that I felt. This feeling has never left. I Our first litter had one-a little girl named Bonnie’s Bobbi Sox. have traveled throughout For nearly ten years, we always named the litters with the Ch Melita Poppy’s a Poppin the world and have judged dam’s first name, so we had Bonnie’s and we had Katie’s in many countries, and I (Beagold Copper Kate). As we lived on Melita Road, we still dearly love to place my thought that Melita Road Bearded Collies sounded quite grand hands on that wiggling bouncing joyous creature. A Beardie and it was only year’s is a pleasure to behold and to hold. A Beardie has given me later that I found out strength to continue in the most difficult of times. A Beardie is that Melit(us) was the all about being…being there for you, being a light in the dark, first Roman Bishop of being the initiator of provoking thought and peels of laughter. A England. Beardie is always your shepherd, your guide, your other being of peace. A Beardie is always your confidant, your alter ego, Two stories keep coming your companion. Breed for the joy and health of this glorious to the forefront as I spirit. Know that what you do and accomplish in this breed write….the first was will bring years of happiness and contentment to others and answering the telephone through this, you and your Bearded Collies will be blessed. and having a woman’s voice say, “Hello, my Bo and John Derek and name is Bo Derick,” and Melita Road Loch Lomond totally dumb-founded I responded, “The real Bo Derick?” Thus began the adventures of Melita Loch Lomond, who flew in his own seat on the airplane, when we took him to Universal Studios to meet John and Bo. Loch, was only eight weeks old and John, being the great director, had Loch eating out of his hand (literally), as well as sitting, rolling over, and 58

Oakengates Mary Jo Steger They were soooo happy to see each other and friendly beyond belief Hilary - a Chrystal daughter who LOVED TO SHOW !!!!!! and is still going strong (Best in Veteran Sweeps at the 2004 specialty from the 12-14 year class Advice: learn as much about the individuals in the pedigrees as you can.......ask questions. Breed only dogs with wonderful temperaments..........you have to be able to live with the beast And over the years I have always bred for myself..........not for others and hopefully to make better Beardies Ch Oakengates Paisley Patch Ihad Shelties at the time and showed in conformation and competed in obedience with them. I was at a show in Asheville, NC when I saw my first “in person” Beardies. They were soooo happy to see each other and friendly beyond belief. Terry Johnson and I started looking into the breed. In March Ch Oakengates Gillyflower of 1978 Terry and I bought our first Beardie, Misty (Glen Eire Three Times Lucky), from Anne Dolan. Misty was our introduction to the great Beardie temperament, lots of great Beardie people and was a true ambassador for the breed in the state of Tennessee. Misty went on to become Champion, CD and produced the first Oakengates litter in December 1980. Many champions have been produced Oakengates Beardies Cooling Off over the years from relatively few litters (way less than one a year). In addition to conformation, Oakengates Beardies have earned obedience, tracking, agility, and herding titles. Over the years there have been quite a few wonderful “characters” here at Oakengates: Gilly - who was a wonderful mom but would never whelp a puppy in the dark (she kept you up all night and then started having babies at sunrise) Ernie - who was a wonderful sensitive therapy dog for years Patches - one of the first BCCA Versatility Beardies Chrystal - a beautiful blue girl who WOULD NOT SHOW !!!!! The Oakengates Girls, 1987 She humiliated me throughout the entire eastern United States Fancy, Patches, Gilly, Misty and Canada (but was a wonderful mother - ROMX Dam) 59

Parcana Jo Parker I first heard of Bearded Collies during a visit from Margaret Osborne The Bearded Collie Magazine August/September, 1981 Ifirst heard of Bearded Collies Jo and Ticker (Ch Parcana Heart Throb, ROM) during a visit from Margaret Osborne, English breeder and judge. She highly praised the breed, and Freedo and Barbara Rieseberg, who were looking for a new breed, asked Margaret to send them a pair. Those two were the foundation of Silverleaf Beardies. I was enchanted with their first litter and thought a Beardie would be fun to show after years of breeding and showing Shelties. So I got Parcana Silverleaf Vandyke—a male because I didn’t want to breed Beardies! He finished with many nice wins, including Best Adult Dog at the 1975 national match, and earned his ROM. Not only did I have fun showing him but my husband was so enamored that he insisted I ask Margaret to send me two bitch puppies. I could not afford both and the Riesebergs agreed to get one of them. I picked Edenborough Parcana, an Edenborough Blue Bracken daughter. She finished readily and produced 8 champions from 3 litters but she was not the type I found I wanted, so, after a visit to England, I bought a lovely Osmart Blue Braid daughter, Osmart Smoky Blue Parcana, who earned a ROMX. Her first litter, sired by Vandyke, produced four champions, two of which went on to be winners of the Brood Bitch class at national specialties, a third bitch produced well on the west coast, and a fourth was my beloved Jake McTavish. Jake won 86 Best of Breeds, three Group Firsts, many other group placements, and earned his ROM. Another ROM was my Ch Parcana Heart Throb. My first encounter with herding was at a match in Boulder. I had Vandyke with me and was encouraged to see what he would do. What he did was win three classes! He was one of the few Beardies who had “eye”. Sadly no one at that time really knew how to train for herding so he never reached his potential. All of the Beardies I kept earned an HIC (now HIC) except Jake who was happy to walk after the sheep with me but wasn’t interested in doing any work. Looking back, I am amazed at how different individual Beardies can be and yet still have essentially Beardie characteristics. Vandyke loved for people to laugh and would wag his tail whenever he heard laughter. He would growl and roar to show affection and the more he liked you the louder he would growl. My favorite memory of him was the time we drove into the mountains in the summer and he found a left-over snow bank, climbed to the top, and slid all the way down on his back, wriggling with glee the whole way. He loved elevators and soon learned that the “ding” told which door would open and dashed for it so fast he sometimes bumped his head on the door before it could open. Heart Throb, known as Ticker, was sweet, loving and obedient. He was one of those that never do anything wrong. In the ring 60

he willingly did everything I asked of him but lacked that extra sparkle that wins in the group. Once this gentle boy was faced by a belligerent ewe who stomped at him. I expected him to give way, so imagine my shock when he promptly nailed her. She did just what he asked after that. He and Vandyke once got out of the yard and discovered a group of steers in the pasture. They promptly rounded them up and held them in place, one dog on each side, as if they had been trained to work together. Jake was an extrovert who loved Ch Parcana Silverleaf Vandyke, the shows, loved people, and ROM loved other dogs. He showed his enthusiasm by jumping straight up from a standstill, repeatedly, high enough to look over a six foot fence. Trying to get a picture of his leaps, we “baited” him with a cat. Fortunately the cat was used to dogs and took it all in stride. He showed affection quietly, sitting by my side and laying his head over on my lap. Thinking about the changes since those early days, I am sorry about some of them. We used to go to a show with a spray bottle of water and a brush. The dogs were clean, period. No trimming, no sculpturing, no goop to hold coats in place. More fun that way, more time to enjoy friends. Ch Edenborough Parcana, ROM and I am sorry that it seems necessary for Beardies to have such Ch Osmart Smoky Blue Parcana, ROM huge coats. It is not consistent with a herding dog and it presents a real problem to pet owners who might not have the time to deal with so much grooming. We don’t need another breed that is divided into show dogs and working dogs. That is happening in Border Collies. Heaven forbid it should happen to Beardies. I regret the trend to shorter-bodied dogs. The proportion called for in the standard is a distinctive hallmark of the breed, is one of the things separating them from the Old English, and it gives them flexibility But more dangerous is the tendency to equate shortness of leg with length of body. The early English breeders gave us a priceless heritage and we need to preserve it. Americans love of winning and of “showmanship” have ruined more than one breed by putting emphasis on the wrong things. 61

Parchment Farm Cynthia Mahigian Moorhead I found my “Shaman” by a series of improbable events Igot my first Bearded remarkable personalities Collie in 1972. Before in the Beardie world: the Internet and the Lynne, herself, and ECh Web opened the virtual Brambledale Balthazar, world to us all, it was Angel. Luckily, Lynne a much slower and did not dismiss me as more complicated affair, totally out-of-hand as especially for a novice dog Angel did that day (even owner like me, to even now I can remember the find a Beardie here in the weird feeling of being States, let alone find a found distinctly wanting litter that had available by a dog!). Bruised ego pups! Of course, at that aside, the trip resulted in time, there were only my foundation stud dog, around 200 of them in the Ch Brambledale Bard, entire country… and most Guinness, full brother to of us lacked the resources Am/Can Ch Brambledale and contacts to “buy Blue Bonnet, CD, British.” In the end, I found America’s “First Lady of my Shaman by a series Beardies.” of improbable events that culminated in me writing a Ch Parchment Farm’s Blackwatch Guinness was first bred check for $200 that I didn’t in 1978 to my Tambora’s exactly have (thanks again, Mom!) and bringing him home Black Rose-Marie, ROM, Holly, who I acquired along with to a one-bedroom flat that didn’t allow guppies, much less a another great favorite of mine, Brambledale Bridget, in trade four-month-old bouncing Beardie boy. Although Shaman-haar for a riding lawnmower I shipped from Indiana to New York of Wynnewood never did coat up like the picture of Benjie to one of my other great mentors, Moira Morrison, Cauldbrae and Bravo that I fell in love with in that British dog book in the Beardies, a founding member of the BCCA. And from that library, he was the quintessential Beardie in every other way, I kept Ch Parchment Farm’s Blackwatch, Corbie, my first and it was his intelligence, personality, and joie de vivre that homebred champion. A repeat breeding resulted in Beth set the standard for all the other Beardies that have come into Tilson’s great dog, Fergus, Ch Parchment Farm’s Mr. Kite, CD my life subsequently. Shaman was the reason, quite simply, HIC ROM, foundation stud at Highlander Beardies. That same that I got involved in the breed, and year I acquired, because I became in co-ownership so involved, my life with Moira, Ch was changed for Brambledale good and forever. Blackfriar, ROM, Bert, who probably The following year, I Shaman-haar of Wynnewood became the dog actually found myself most associated with in England, and a me in those early trip to the Kennel years. My preference Club in the hopes for the Beardie boys of finding another meant I had a pretty Beardie to keep active stud service, Shaman company and a small, select led me, again breeding program . serendipitously, . . at one time, my to Lynne Evans kennel of 14 included (now Sharpe), of four bitches and ten Brambledale fame. dogs. I essentially My first visit to view shut down my a couple of litters breeding program of Brambledale in 1998, with the puppies, brought death of my last me face-to-face homebred champion, with two of the most Ch Parchment Farm’s Talisman, 62

Giles, arguably Still, I can’t the finest Beardie imagine life I ever owned. without Beardies. I currently Although I have half- brothers, Plum, enjoyed all the Ch Balidorn Spellbinder, available venues and Simon- Raoul, Can Ch with my dogs, Brambledale Broc. I concentrated My advice to from the very newcomers? Do your homework. first on judging Study, study, study, then study the breed, and some more. Never stop obtained my studying. Read anything and AKC license everything you can find about for Beardies the breed…from the earliest dog (and Siberian books on. Talk to anyone and Huskies… everyone...and listen to what they have to say. Find significant, knowledgeable that’s another mentors in the breed and pick their brains. Attend workshops, seminars, nationals. Acquire as much general dog knowledge story!) in 1983. I as you can. Go over every dog available. Ask opinions…form your own. Learn as much as you can for as long as you can. have remained Ultimately, though, it’s about the dogs. Return their love and pretty much their trust…and remember, trying to live up to what your dog believes about you is the hardest thing you’ll ever attempt. a “specialist” judge, (although my plans for retirement – if I make it that long – include applying Ch Brambledale Bard and Ch Brambledale Blackfriar, ROM for additional breeds), and along with two Nationals here, I have been honored to be invited to judge in England several times. Judging is what I love most. What I was initially attracted to in the breed, aside from their no-nonsense, rugged good looks, was an upbeat, but serene and sensible, working temperament. . . all of which, sadly, seem to be increasingly difficult to find today. Penstone Ted & Jean Jagersma The brochure says they’re bright and full of fun It all started back in the 1960’s when Jean Jagersma brought Watkins was Jean’s first Beardie Collie arriving from England home an adult dog named Tramp as a gift from a co-worker. in August 1971. There were not too many shows in those At the time, Tramp looked very similar to the current breed days, but as a novice handler, Jean showed him in Canada. of Bearded Collie with the same mannerisms. When Tramp Points were few and far between due to the lack of competition passed away from old age, the search began for a replacement in the Beardie show ring, since at most shows Watkins was dog. Ted provided Jean with an English dog breed catalogue, the only Beardie entry. In March 1972, Watkins finished his and then Jean’s search began for a Bearded Collie. The Canadian Championship by winning the Class competition at brochure says they’re bright and full of fun and like everyone’s the Sportsmen show held at the C.N.E. in Toronto. He then idea of a shaggy dog, but for Jean Jagersma they were all that retired from the show ring because Jean was showing her next and much more - they were champions. favourite Beardie by the name of Shadow. When Jean & Ted spent their holidays in England during the In 1971, Jean imported Shadow, and Shadow became Jean’s summer of 1971, near Jean’s parent’s place of residence in next champion Beardie also known by the name Can/Am Ch England, they found their first Bearded Collie. This dog was Misty Shadow of Willowmead. He was imported from Miss K. bred by Jackie Tidmarsh, and his official name was Champion Suzanne Moorhouse of Willowmead Kennels in England. Lovelace of Tambora whereby Jean named him Watkins. 63

Can Ch Penstone Shadow of Beth & Can/Am Ch Misty Shadow of Willowmead dogs than others. Some like to ham it up while others shy away from the attention. Like Jean’s last one Mac - he was a showman. He went into the ring and he really stood there and asked for it. He stood out. Jean was very proud of Mac since she believed that this dog was probably the best moving dog at the time and had a near-perfect head. Can/Am Ch Macmont Mackintosh We were proud to have shown 3 SPECIALITY WINNERS (Shadow, Beth & Mac) from Penstone Kennel and Thanks Shadow’s history of showing was winning Top Winning goes to their Breeders: Miss K. Suzanne Moorhouse Bearded Collie in Canada 1974, the sire of multiple Am. & Can (WILLOWMEAD) and the late Mrs. N. Nicholls (MACMONT) Ch 1977, BCCC Speciality B.O.S. 1974, and first Bearded Collie in North America to win back to back Group Firsts in the Jean’s devotion to the breed and to the Bearded Collie Club Working Group. was legendary and her contributions were numerous. In 1974, Jean then imported her next Beardie Beth, Can Ch Sweet Romance of Willowmead. Beth was awarded Top Opposite Sex Beardie of Canada in 1974 and 1979 including Special Winner Best in Show. Beth left the Penstone Kennel suddenly due to a traffic accident but produced 2 fine litters that we were very proud of, especially the offspring known as Peter, Can/Am Ch Penstone Masterpiece. Beth never did like the show ring but preferred a comfortable chair at home. 1978, Jean imported another Beardie known as Mac, Can/ Am Ch Macmont Mackintosh. Mac did very well in his dog show career and Jean was proud of him. Mac started off his show career at just six months of age by winning Best Puppy in Show (Canadian All Breed Show) followed by other Working Group Puppy wins. At just 14 months old, he won Best of Opposite Sex over Specials at the Detroit Kennel Club Supported Show and then on to win at the BCCA Specialty the Open Dog Class in 1979. This super dog had also set a new record at the time among Canadian-owned Bearded Collies in that he won Best of Breed at the BCCC Specialty in 1980, 1981 and 1982. Mac was a dark slate, dark-pigmented dog with a super head, lovely temperament and fantastic movement. Jean loved showing Beardie Collies which brought her championship honours since most of her Beardies have had remarkable success at dog shows. Some dogs are better show Can/Am Ch Misty Shadow of Willowmead 64

Ragmopp Carol Gold Enchanted, I followed the grey, tousled dog to the ring behind me Iwas living in England, showing my young Rough Collie at Windsor Championship Show in 1967, when a hairy bundle of exuberance leaped on me and kissed me as though I were its best friend in the world. Enchanted, I followed the grey, tousled dog (and its owner) to the ring behind me. There were only a few dogs in the ring, maybe 5 or 6, and I was entranced by their appearance, the fun they were having and the fact that they all greeted the judge just as the one I’d met greeted me. The judge seemed to expect this because he had a handkerchief prepared to dry his face between dogs. I waited until they were done and Meanwhile, I hunted for a Beardie pup to call my own. Litters asked one of the exhibitors what were few and far between in those days and most were all they were. “Bearded Collies” she spoken for (mostly by other Beardie people) before they were said, while I made new best friends born. Finally, someone told me about an upcoming litter at with her dog. I followed them to the Wishanger in time for me to book a bitch puppy from Mary benching area and peppered them all Partridge. with questions. By then I was sure, as Wishanger Marsh Pimpernel my heart had told me outside the ring, The litter was born on July 16 and 7 weeks later I collected that this was the breed I wanted to the blue bundle of intelligence and determination who ruled spend my life with. (I still loved my own Collie, of course, but I my life for the next 16 years. Her official name was Wishanger knew my future did not lie with the breed.) Marsh Pimpernel, called Gael and deferred to as “The Madam” by those who knew her. Many of the London area Beardie I spent the next year hanging around with Beardie people, people came to see her and said I was lucky to have such an asking questions, helping with dogs at shows and probably outstanding puppy as my foundation. And they were right. It making a pest of myself trying to soak up all the knowledge took me many more years of studying the breed to understand they had to offer. We were always on the lookout for unknown how superb she was and how truly fortunate I was. Beardies and more than once I was riding with a Beardie person who pulled over to ask the owner if his shaggy dog was a Beardie. Back then, if three Beardie judges affirmed that a dog (even of unknown background) was a Beardie it could be registered. Everything back then was special. I remember Gael and me traveling from dog club to dog club giving talks about Beardies. Gael was the perfect demonstration dog, working the room like a seasoned politician. If anyone there had brought a baby, she would have kissed it with glee. Can Ch Ragmopp Gaelin Image Gael and I were also part of a well known dog performing team that appeared around Toronto. It was the only way to get her out where dog people could see a Beardie, since unregistered dogs weren’t allowed inside show grounds. The team was performing for a week at a national fall fair, and when Gael was introduced as “the only Bearded Collie in Canada”, a voice rang out from the crowd “No, I’ve got one, too!” It was Alice Bixler, whose young Beardie Hermione was born in Florida and couldn’t be shown or count toward the numbers needed 65

for CKC recognition. But What advice would I offer she could win people to current and future over to Beardies. Alice Beardie people? Learn and Hermione joined about the early dogs in the demonstration team our breed. Study their type and she and I formed and movement and apply it the Bearded Collie Club to choosing, showing and of Canada. Gael and breeding your Beardie. Hermione were our first members. Keep your dogs’ pedigrees as open as possible. In 1969, a young couple Beardies had a tiny fell in love with Gael as genetic pool to start with she waited for me outside and repeated linebreeding a store. They loved her so will give you nowhere to much that they imported a go to pick up points of type dog puppy (Osmart Brown lacking in your dogs, to Barnaby) and when he say nothing of bringing out grew up enough, he and all sorts of hidden health Gael produced the first problems. beardie litter in Canada. Rags To celebrate their premiere Don’t follow the appearance, all the fads. Let your puppies were named “First . . . “ research create a picture of your ideal Can Ch Ragmopp First Chance Can Ch Banacek Fawn Fabric Beardie in your head and don’t be led astray. Winning doesn’t always mean “better”. Have a good sense of humour, respect for the intelligence and sensitivity of your dogs and never, never, bend over a Beardie who’s about to lift his head up! The Bearded Collie Club of Canada held an International Match in Kingston, Ontario. The CKC had already registered Beardies but I think it was still before Beardies could enter Miscellaneous classes at AKC shows (somebody correct me if I’m remembering wrong). Not only could American Beardies not be shown in the U.S. but the CKC wouldn’t let them enter in Canada because they weren’t registered at home. So the Canadian Club arranged the match to get Beardies from both countries together. We had about 150 Beardies there and 3 British judges — Jenny Osborne, Ken Osborne and Suzanne Moorhouse. It was an amazing and educational weekend. I also remember the first BCCA match in Mt. Kisco, Can Ch Ragmopp Jamoca Fudge NY. Lynne Evans (Brambledale) judged Puppy sweeps outdoors and finished just as rain started to pour and thunder rumbled. The rest of the match was indoors, judged by Joyce Collis (Beagold) who had a consistent record of bringing rain wherever she judged. One of the best non-show parts of the weekend was the Railway Car Diner nearby that served the most incredible gourmet food. And you know how Beardie First Litter - Osmart Brown Barnaby people love food! X Wishanger Marsh Pimpernel 66

Ragtime Ginny Bing-Mraz These two beautiful dogs looked like they were smiling back at me In the spring of 1973 I was In early 1975 I met Ken & Mimi managing a pet shop (we DID Patrick. Shortly after our meeting NOT sell dogs) and a new issue of they had a new Beardie puppy, Dogs Magazine came in featuring a Robbie. Cauldbrae’s Rob Roy CD section on Rare Breeds. One turn (Ch Cauldbrae’s Brigadoon x Sallen of the page, had me looking at the Rona) We met Marsha Holava and Bearded Collie. These two beautiful her Molly (Blindbluff Love in a Mist) dogs looked like they were smiling at a conformation class. We also met back at me. other beardie folks at an obedience class we all attended. The Patricks I had a 10 yr. old German Shepard also got a second beardie later that at the time, and after reading the year Ch Cauldbrae’s Rascallion article on the Beardies, decided this (Jonathon Brown of Tambora x was going to be my next dog. It took 1976 - Cauldbrae’s Shawna, Cauldbrae’s Rob Roy, CD Tambora’s Black Rose Marie) A several months to find out where to Ch Cauldbrae’s Rascallion group of us formed the Western find these beardies. Two ads were Reserve Bearded Collie Club in the listed in the magazine for puppies next few years. in Canada, and I was given information about Cauldbrae We finally received AKC Kennels in New York. recognition in 1977. All I can say is Ken, Finally, in September I picked Mimi, myself, Shawna, up my first beardie at the Robbie, and Rascal Cleveland Hopkins airport. put on a very long road She would be Cauldbrae’s show. We traveled 11 Shawna (Cauldbrae - states together, going Knightswood Dirk x Sallen to puppy matches, AKC Rona) A beautiful fawn & shows, Rare Breed white, not bothered at all by Shows, and any Beardie her plane trip from New York. matches we could find I had no idea how much this from the East Coast to little girl would change my life. Cauldbrae’s Shawna Chicago on the road to I took her everywhere with recognition. me, to work, horse shows, obedience school. It would be almost two years In 1979 I got my second beardie before I saw another beardie. (co-owned by Ken Patrick) Ch Cauldbrae’s Angus of Cahoon (Ch I joined the BCCA in 1974 and Davealex Rhinestone Cowboy x found the beardie could show in the Ch Cauldbrae’s Lorna Doon) In Miscellaneous Class at AKC shows (I 1979 our Western Reserve Bearded knew nothing about puppy matches). Collie Club hosted the first National I never attended a dog show before Specialty for AKC points in Medina, I entered the Christmas Classic in OH. Cleveland. I thought how hard could it be to just trot around the ring with I won’t go much more into the 1980’s, your dog, seemed like no big deal to just want to concentrate on the early me. After all I had shown horses for years. I’ve met so many nice people years. Well. . . .. the crowd at my very Ch Cauldbrae’s Angus of Cahoon over the last 32 years, all thanks to first dog show was so overwhelming, our Bearded Collies. Being involved I got so nervous that someone told me my clothes were even in Beardie Rescue for many years…well, it just does the heart shaking. Shawna handled it much better than I did. I met good to help a beardie in need. Marge Leeper (Blindbluff Beardies of PA) She was very kind to give me advice on how to find a conformation class to help Seven beardies have shared my life. Shawna, Angus, Rags, me learn how to show my dog. Had it not been for Marge and Calie, Hershey (14 yr. old rescue I just kept) have all crossed a nice patient judge, that probably would have been my first & over the bridge, and I’ll never forget them. I have 7 yr. old last dog show. Camryn and 2 yr. old Solo. I expect I will have a Beardie as long as I am able to still care for them. I don’t know on what day GOD made the Bearded Collie, but it was a great day! 67

Rallentando Ian & Rebecca Copus That awesome blue male took my breath away Igrew up in England and was involved with dogs from the age of nine, when my sister bought her first show dog, an Afghan Hound. Another Afghan followed about one year later, and I was hooked on showing. By the time I was eleven I owned my first dog, a Miniature Pinscher, which I showed until educational goals put dog shows on hold. In the mid 70’s, I was keen to get back into the world of dogs and started researching a “different” breed. I bought the English Dog World Annual, a large reference book with breed advertisements and information of where and when all the major shows are held. I was looking for a long-coated breed, and it did not take me long to find the Bearded Collie. I well remember the dog in the advertisement, Shirley Holmes’ Eng Ch Edenborough Blue Bracken. I looked at other Beardies in that issue, but kept returning to that awesome, blue male; he took my breath away. My next endeavour was to find books about the breed, not easy to do, as there were very few Beardie Eng Ch Kimrand Carousel publications available in those days, but I eventually secured a copy of Mrs. Willison’s book on the Bearded I was well and truly impressed with their dogs, and with them Collie, and never looked at another breed. as people; they were genuinely interested in imparting the Having educated myself as much as possible about the breed, knowledge they had accumulated about this wonderful breed. I decided to attend a Bearded Collie Specialty. I arrived early I was delighted when a Kimrand dog went Best in Show that and sat at ringside for an hour or two watching the judging, day – Eng Ch Kimrand Simon. I booked a show puppy from and during a break I introduced myself to various breeders. them that day and in the early part of 1979 I collected my first I had already marked in the catalogue dogs that had caught Beardie, a brown female, Kimrand Honeybee. I was so smitten my eye. I was looking for another Blue Bracken, or as he was with her, that I booked a pick of females from Pat and Fred’s affectionately known, Percy. One kennel kept coming to the next litter and one year later, took possession of what was to forefront and that was Kimrand. Consequently, I spoke to the become my first English Champion, Kimrand Carousel. owners, Pat and Fred Randall, who were very helpful. They I bred my first litter in 1982 and was fortunate to receive much spent time providing invaluable information about the breed. input from various breeders and friends who came to view the puppies. Kimrand Honeybee was bred to Eng Ch Edenborough Star Turn at Beagold, a son of Percy. Little did I know how successful that single litter would become in the years that followed. ·1 English Champion – Rallentando Roulette ·1 German Champion – Rallentando Razia ·1 International Champion – Rallentando Rookie ·1 CC Winning female – Rallentando Rainbow Int Ch Rallentando Rookie The Show scene in England at that time, late 70’s early 80’s, was highly competitive with huge classes at Championship Shows. One was delighted to be short listed or make a cut by the judge, let alone be in the top five places. There was great depth of quality in the breed, and I recall many dogs that were unable to gain their Championship title purely and simply because there were so many excellent specimens of the breed around at that time. The breed classes took all day to judge, with often over 200 dogs being entered on the one day. One learnt a lot from the more experienced breeders, who would willingly sit at ringside and talk about the breed, not only the present day dogs but their sires, dams, grandsires, etc. It was a great educational opportunity for newcomers 68

to the breed, and many like myself, took the chance to glean see many changes especially as I now live in Canada. I am as much information as possible from these experienced and fortunate that my judging assignments allow me to compare knowledgeable breeders. how the breed is developing in various countries. The last time I judged in England I was disappointed with the general depth I have had many wonderful and memorable experiences in the of quality in the breed, especially when I think back to the 70’s breed. As far as showing is concerned, winning my first ever and 80’s, when the breed was, in my opinion, in much better CC with Kimrand Carousel was a day to remember; later in the shape. day she also took Best of Breed and went on to Reserve in the Working Group (A Group 2 in the States). Kimrand Carousel There is little doubt that presentation of Beardies in the was a great show dog because she simply adored being in show ring is second to none. Grooming products continually the ring. She had that ability to look at judges and say, “I am improve, enabling our dogs to benefit from them. Strengths the best Beardie you have ever seen.” Indeed, on the day and weaknesses in the dogs are cyclical and as breeders we she became a champion the judge commented, “Well, she just continually strive to produce that perfect dog, knowing all the asked for the CC!” She was a finalist at the Pedigree Chum time of course that there can never be such a thing. Champion Stakes classes four times and a Veteran of the Year Finalist three times. I have often said, “One thing I would like to see put back in the world of dog showing is the “F” word! FUN!” Nowadays, Breed clubs often hosted excellent judges’ seminars, which too much emphasis is placed on winning, and we seem to were overseen by various breed specialists, and I certainly be losing the camaraderie that was so abundant in the past. learned a great deal by attending these events. I have always It is no longer an inexpensive hobby, so whether you win or derived the greatest satisfaction in watching the success of all lose, remember to have a good time. Be prepared to sit with a the dogs I have owned or bred and have always tried my best variety of breeders so that you can “pick their brains” and think to support new owners of Rallentando dogs. In addition, it is about what they tell you. Every breeder will impart some useful most rewarding to see Rallentando progeny excel in the show information that you can store away to use at a later date, if rings. not right away. I urge current and future breeders to continue to care for this wonderful breed, and be diligent to whom you Deedledee Carefree Rupert was sired by Int Ch Rallentando entrust your stock. Be honest with your breeding programs and Rookie. I handled Rupert at Crufts one year; he took the Dog always ensure that the health and safety of your dogs come CC that day and later went on to become an English champion. first. The future of any breed will only be as good as the people There are so many wonderful moments similar to that, all who own and breed the dogs. I know enough young people shared with great friends within the breed. who are now breeding Bearded Collies to feel secure that the breed will be safe for many generations to come. Has the breed changed over the years? Yes, of course. I Rob Roy Ken Patrick & Mimi Patrick Davis It was at that moment our odyssey into Beardiedom was launched It was a dark and stormy winter night in Eastlake, Ohio in resembled Moocher. The Cleveland, Ohio area has two large 1973. My then husband Ken Patrick and I were watching all-breed shows, one at Chagrin Falls in late August and the television and discussing that we wanted a puppy when we Christmas Classic in downtown Cleveland in mid-December. moved into our new home. Having lived in an apartment So, there we were at our first dog show on a hot summer day for almost five years, we wanted a puppy so badly that in Chagrin Falls, searching for a dog that looked like Moocher. a pound puppy would have suited us just fine. Without With over 3,600 dogs, surely that breed would be there, but warning, however, a black and white furry beast named alas, no Moocher. Moocher suddenly appeared on the screen in a Purina Dog Chow commercial. It was at that moment our odyssey into After awhile, we Cauldbrae’s Rascallion & Caulbrae’s Rob Roy , CD Beardiedom was launched. started thinking about purchasing We knew instantly that this gorgeous dog was the type of dog a dog that slightly we wanted, but we did not have a clue about what type of resembled the dog breed that dog was. In those days, we did not have personal we really wanted. computers, let alone the Internet to assist in our search. We We visited with went to the library and pet stores and scanned dog books and several breeders magazines, but were unsuccessful in finding the dog. I even of different breeds, wrote Purina, but was told that it must be a mutt. Ken and I such as the Puli, said “no way”! Komondor, Old English, Tibetan Our friends that breed and show Dobermans suggested Terrier, Briard and that we attend a dog show to see if we could find a dog that so on. While these 69

were nice dogs and the breeders were could not obtain any points, but did get very patient with us, we decided to wait our dogs entered into the AKC records just a little while longer before making and helped introduce the breed to the our decision about the dog we would public. ultimately buy. Through the next several months, we continued to scan the dog In 1975, Ginny, Shawna, Robbie and I books and magazines to no avail. went to the Chicagoland Bearded Collie Specialty Match. That was the first time At the Christmas Classic in December, we saw more than 2 or 3 Beardies at 1973, a little birdie told me to purchase one time. As we drove up the hotel a show catalog. As I flipped through the driveway, we thought we had died and catalog, low and behold, there was a gone to heaven. Interacting with so many picture of the dog we were searching Beardies made us feel like children at an for. Marge Leeper of Erie, Pennsylvania FAO Schwartz Toy Store. placed an advertisement in the catalog and included a picture of her dog and We really enjoyed the National Specialty puppy. The name at the top of the picture Matches in New York and Connecticut. was “Bearded Collie”. Both Ken and I Here again we could not compete for exclaimed “it does not look like a collie”. points, but they were set up like an AKC point show and were counted by the AKC The catalog revealed that one as breed activity for recognition. It was Bearded Collie had been shown in the such fun meeting the folks and Beardies Miscellaneous Class, whatever that was, from all over the country that were on this a couple hours before we arrived. We incredible adventure with us for breed searched the show arena, but did not recognition. find the dog. In the back of the catalog, the miscellaneous class listed Ginny (Bing) Mraz as the only person to have Robbie and I attended obedience school at the Cleveland, shown a Bearded Collie that day. We called her and arranged Ohio All-Breed Training Club. That proved to be a match made a visit in January, 1974 to meet her and her dog, Shawna. in heaven. Robbie was a real ham and knew how to work a As we approached their house, Shawna was standing at the crowd. He was such a showy dog. The fact that he was a rare front door. I yelled “that’s the dog!!!” Ginny opened the door breed, as well as an accomplished obedience dog, garnered and I barged right in with hardly a word to Ginny, sat down a lot of attention and affection toward the breed... and I wish I on her living room floor and began hugging and playing with had received a dollar for every time someone said, “he doesn’t her beautiful fawn and white Beardie. At that moment, we look like a collie”. knew that our search for a dog like Moocher had come to a successful conclusion. For me, obedience was much more fun than conformation. While dogs in the miscellaneous class could not compete for Through Ginny, we made contact with Moira Morrison of championship points in conformation, they could compete for Caulbrae Kennels in Beacon, NY. By February, 1975, we had points toward obedience degrees. Competing with my dog our first Beardie, Caulbrae’s Rob Roy. Robbie was a fluffy as a team in the obedience ring was a hoot and much more brown and white puppy out of Ch Cauldbrae’s Brigadoon and rewarding then the show ring. I only wish there had been Sallen Rona. herding, agility and Fly-ball available in those days. Robbie eventually achieved his obedience title and then retired. He Ginny coached us on the Beardies, the national club and the turned into a pampered pet with the greatest of ease. current situation with the American Kennel Club. She informed us about how the club was working on getting the breed We soon realized that with one Beardie being so much fun, recognized by the AKC and the steps that needed to be taken two would bring us even more joy. In October, 1975, Moira to achieve recognition. To get the breed recognized, there had Morrison sent us Rascal, aka Ch Cauldbrae’s Rascallion. to be a certain number of dogs shown in all the states for a Rascal was a beautiful dark stay black and white Beardie out certain period of time determined by the AKC. Since we loved of Jonathon Brown and Tambora’s Black Rose Marie. this breed so much, we thought we would give this show dog thing a try. In response to our comments about how we were treated in the miscellaneous classes, Moira Morrison told us about We found ourselves in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at our first the rare breed shows on the east coast. So, we packed our ever puppy match. Ginny had given us a few lessons on how crates and station wagon and went to Maryland to our first rare to show a dog, but that did not prepare us for the ordeal ahead. breed show. We saw breeds we never heard of and competed In those days, handlers in the miscellaneous classes at puppy against them in group and best in show. The Beardies did very matches were treated like outcasts at a family reunion. We well at these shows. We had a mighty-fine time, along with would have to wait all day for a ring and judge to be made gaining valuable experience for when we would be competing available to us. None of the dogs ever got much attention at in the AKC for championship points once our beloved Beardies these matches. So, with little fanfare, Robbie got his first place were recognized. ribbon and the show was over for us. Every puppy match was like this, but we trudged on for the good of the breed. At The Beardies were finally recognized in 1977. Our local club, least it was a good excuse for picnics and socializing. The the Western Reserve Bearded Collie Club sponsored the very miscellaneous classes at the AKC dog shows were not much first National Bearded Collie Specialty in 1979. We also hosted better, although we did have a set time, ring and judge. We an all-breed show in conjunction with the Specialty. This was 70

quite an undertaking for a young, inexperienced club, but it wonderful memories behind. My husband Larry and I have two was a huge success. Beardies, a wonderful brown baby girl named Murphy, and a rambunctious stay black boy named Jordie. They were bred by Once the breed was recognized, it was difficult getting Chris Schaffer-Blair of Troy, Ohio. Both of them are the most championship points, because there were not enough Beardies lovable dogs I have ever known. in our area. Sometimes there were only one or two entered at a show. We decided to enter Rascal in three shows in Kentucky Although Ken and I have not been active in showing for during one Labor Day weekend. Ginny showed Rascal and he quite some time, we have participated in the Rescue Beardie returned home with 14 points and 3 majors. It took another 2 program, and we occasionally attend the National Specialty. months to obtain that last point when he competed against one We enjoy being around so many Beardies and their families, as other Beardie in Lima, Ohio. well as seeing the names of these early, special Beardies that we knew and loved so much. We did not show much after that. After the breed was recognized, the world of dog shows dramatically changed for As I think back about some of the events of the past, I us. We are now quite content to share our lives with these remember a ceremony at one Specialty in Cincinnati in the wonderful companions that God has blessed us with. early 80’s that honored the foundation Beardies. Each dog’s name was announced and a brief paragraph about the dog In the mid-80’s, Ken and I parted. I took Robbie and Ken kept was read aloud. As each dog that was still with us was led into Rascal. I adopted a beautiful black and white Beardie girl the ring, a lone bag piper played “Amazing Grace”. When this named Shannon from Karen Kaye of KWEO Kennels in New tribute was finished, there was not a dry eye in the place. It still Mexico. Shannon and Rascal were bred under the name Rob gives me chills to re-live that ceremony. Roy Kennel. She had a litter of 8 puppies. Ken took the pick of the litter, a stay black and white he named Brigadoon. Ginny God truly blessed all of us when he entrusted the care and took a brown and white puppy she named Callie. I kept the last love of these wonderful Beardies to us. It is an awesome born I named Bandit. Robbie, Shannon and Bandit moved from responsibility. If humans could only learn to live, love and play the Cleveland area to Indianapolis with me where they lived like these gentle creatures, we would have a much better long, happy lives. Callie was bred to Caulbrae’s Ragtime. Ken world. took one of the brown puppies from that litter and named him Jamie. All of these precious Beardies have passed on, but left [Editor’s Note: Shortly after Mimi wrote this, Ken Patrick passed away. It is her wish that this be dedicated to his memory.] Sheiling Merv & Cathy Perry Can Ch Algobrae Chelsea Blue, ROM 71

Silverleaf Freedo & Betty & Barbara Reiseberg Beardies are still Number One in our hearts Barbara and I obtained our Parcana Possibility – Risky first beardies in June of she lived up to her name! She 1973 even though they were not was kicked by a mare while yet a recognized breed. We had trying to herd a two-day-old been in Shetland Sheepdogs foal; after which, Risky became but were tired of the Shelties the million dollar bionic dog. not breeding true and wanted Due to the leg injury and all the something else. surgeries which followed, she was not shown but a couple of After Barbara’s death, I married times. She made her name and Betty (a Beardie owner) in reputation in the whelping box. 1980. In the late 80’s, due to Risky produced some of the health problems, we stopped Ch Silverleaf Scottish Heather, Ch Parcana Silverleaf Vandyke original stock for the Beardies of showing and breeding, but Shepherd’s Help from Shiel, CD, Ch Silverleaf Gifted Artisan today. She remained on the top Beardies are still Number One ten list for Champions whelped in our hearts. for many years even though she did not have many litters. She was also a real bread The first Beardie that came over from England to Silverleaf thief—we did not dare leave a loaf of bread on the counter Kennels were: Ch Shiel’s Mogador’s Silverleaf. as Risky would figure out a way to get it. If we left, we arrived Kent was such an easy dog to show in Conformation. He home to find an empty wrapper, and knew right away what had stacked himself and could happened. have gone into the ring without a handler. He was Ch Silverleaf Barbara’s Girl, Bonnie, was the first champion the second Beardie in the Betty finished. When she won her first BOB in Greely, United States to go Best Colorado I hurriedly changed out of my show clothes and in Show and was owner/ said, “You took her to breed, you are going to take her in the handled all the way. He group.” That was Betty’s first time in the group ring and I loved loved herding and passed watching it. this on to his offspring. Obedience was another Ch Shiel’s Mogador Silverleaf thing. He would listen to what the judges were saying and then do whatever he was supposed to do. He zeroed on a couple of exercises because of this, and his handler was to blame for some of this. They had to do a run-off and Kent could have had Second in Trial if his handler did not goof up. After this experience Kent soon learned the commands in German. He was such a joy to be around, as he loved attention and yet could curl up and be very quiet. He is still missed and often thought about. There will never be another one like him. Kent was in the top ten list for Champions sired for many years after his death. Betty and Ch Silverleaf Barbara’s Girl 72 Ch Shepard’s Help from Shiel - Sheila was a Beardie who had a mind of her own. If she did not want to work or show on any given day she would click her teeth to let you know; and when this happened you were in for a trying day. Sheila made her own rules for doing things. She did not carry the full heavy coat you see in the ring now which made it difficult to finish her, but it was finally done. She loved the sheep and would let you know that she Ch Shepherd’s Help from Shiel wanted to be herding and not in the showring.

Sno-Berry Jerald & Maria Jozwiak Sno-Berry was named after our first Beardies Sno-Berry was named Tambora were littermates after our first Beardies, by Eng Ch Osmart Bonnie Ch Camshron Babs ROM, Blue Braid X Eng Ch Winnie and Cauldbrae’s Edelweiss of Tambora. Tunes of Glory, B.I.M. Recalling the lovely, sound Bandit; she was white as youngsters I’d seen in snow and he was black as Toronto from Bronze a berry. Javelin and Gael, I felt Bandit would be a good It all started at the vet’s Ch Camshron Babs ROM mate for Winnie. My aim office with our mixed- was to breed a litter that breed, Fluffy, and a tick. was as close as possible While there I saw a tiny to what the British were picture in a dog magazine breeding, in pedigree, in of a shaggy dog with a type, and in every way I bit of information saying could think of at the time. If that this was the Bearded I was going to be involved Collie, an old Scottish in breeding a litter, I had breed, and that they to know, to feel, to believe, were being introduced in that what I was doing was America. The year was as well researched as 1970. humanly possible. A year later we purchased our lovely Scottish-bred Winnie, and On October 4th, 1975, the first Sno-Berry Beardie pups were off we went on the hunt for more information on the breed. That born. There were eight pups: four boys, four girls, five black is how we ended up in Toronto in March 1972, to see our first and white, three brown and white. We kept two of these Bearded Collie Specialty show. gorgeous babies, a black and white boy who became our Ch Sno-Berry’s Black Lad, Handsome, and a brown and white girl In Toronto, we met Carol Gold and her Can Ch Wishanger who became Ch Sno-Berry’s Chrysanthemum, Bear, who was Marsh Pimpernel. Gael, and Alice Bixler Clark with her Can co-owned with Jacki Schnute (Bearanson Bearded Collies). Ch Bronze Javelin of Tambora, and all their young Beardies competing for Championship points. With information from The summer of 1975 brought surprises and delights galore. At Carol, we joined the Canadian Bearded Collie Club, The the Chicagoland BCC 1975 Specialty under English Breeder/ Bearded Collie Club (British), and the Bearded Collie Club of Judge Lynne Evans (Brambledale Bearded Collies) Winnie America. and Bandit won the Best Brood Bitch and the Best Stud Dog in Match awards. Handsome won Best Puppy in Match. Shortly Later that year, a Chicago area kennel club arranged for after, at the BCCA 1975 Specialty in New York, under English Beardies to be shown at their Spring Match. Winnie placed 2nd Breeder/Judge Joyce Collis, (Beagold Bearded Collies), Bandit in her Open class of five. We were so tickled and said “What won Best in Match and Best Stud Dog, and his son Handsome great fun! We can do this!” The Beardie owners attending won Best Puppy Dog. that match later formed a core group of the first Midwest area Bearded Collie club. Over the next year or so, we were busy doing research, training Winnie and ourselves in Obedience, working at our jobs and at the two clubs’ activities. I also spent hours studying the British, Canadian and American Beardie clubs’ newsletters that I had received. If we were going to breed Winnie we would certainly need as much information as possible. The pedigrees, photos and critiques in those newsletters were of great assistance. In late 1973, early 1974, a young black and white male Beardie Ch Cauldbrae’s Tunes of Glory came available, bred by Moira Morrison, Cauldbrae’s Kennels, in New York. Cauldbrae’s Tunes of Glory, Bandit, joined us in early 1974. In a way it was an easy and logical decision to bring him in for Winnie. Bandit’s sire, Jonathon Brown of Tambora and Alice Bixler Clark’s Can Ch Bronze Javelin of 73

Winnie was bred that Bala’s second litter was summer to Can Ch sired by Wizard, which Happy Hooligan of produced Ch Sno-Berry’s Bengray ROM, (Eng Ch Tried and True, and Ch Wishanger Cairnbhan X Sno-Berry’s Tristan. Breckdale Merry Maid Two sisters, Sno-Berry’s of Willowmead) who Silver Trisha, and Sno- had been CBCC 1975 Berry’s Tamara Purdy Specialty Best in Match were pointed. What was under Lynne Evans. On interesting about this litter November 8th, 1975, is a majority of the pups Winnie and Hooligan were either black tri’s or produced two boys, one blue tri’s. black and white, and one brown and white. We kept All of my Beardies were the black and white baby characters, each in their who became our Ch Sno- own way. Winnie smiled Berry’s Black Wizard. Ch Sno-Berry’s Black Lad, Ch Camshron Babs, ROM, Ch Cauldbrae’s Tunes of Glory with delight as a greeting to everyone who came With the desire to add to through the door. Bandit, our gene pool, we contacted Lynne Evans in Wales and asked the dour Scotsman, looked very much like a “man in a dog if she had a nice puppy bitch, and then later a young dog suit”. Handsome was my bodyguard, ready to protect me that would be suitable. In the late ‘70’s, we received a sweet and indeed doing so on a couple of occasions. Bear always puppy bitch, who become our darling Brambledale Bala ROM. faithfully checking the whole house before going to bed at A young male arrived a year or so later. This striking fellow night. Wizard was always ready to go-go-go, just like his became our Ch Brambledale Blaise. mama. Bala was my cuddler, but among the pack she was the “iron paw in the velvet glove”, calmly settling doggy disputes Brambledale Beardies was an easy decision. When I first saw in my household. Blaise enjoyed life tremendously, chasing photos of Eng Ch Brambledale Balthazar in BCC newsletters, bunnies, and catching them once in a while in the backyard, I thought “Oh, that’s got to be a fluke”. His face alone was digging holes, crashing through underbrush and plastering the most beautiful, expressive, captivating Beardie face I’d himself with thistle seed, especially the day before a dog show. ever seen. In fact, he had made such an impression on me Blaise’s most singular characteristic was his way of signaling that in ’75 after the Specialty in New York at the Cauldbrae his doggy joy, with one of his songs. RAR-RAR-ROOOOO, Kennels, I’d asked Moira if she would show me a few of the RAR-RAR-ROOOOOOOOOO! He had the most melodic of Brambledales she had there. Believe me, Balthazar’s face and voices; it was a sort of barking-howling sound, long and drawn expression were not flukes! Every one of the Brambledale’s out on the last ROOOOOOO! And he rolled his R’s as well. and their offspring were tagged in some indescribable way as What great songs of joy they were! coming from that line. And I loved it! As far as advice to current and future Beardie people, I say When time came, Bala was bred to Handsome, which read and reread Beardie Basics and Beyond by Rieseberg produced our Ch Sno-Berry’s Handsome Lad, and Ch Sno- and McKinney. Do not skip the Forward by Jenny Osborne. Berry’s Black Ruffles, and Sno-Berry’s Black Blazer, UD, She offers a bit of good advice to novices and old-timers in the owned and trained by 15 year old Lynn Giewartowski. breed, particularly on the overcoated Beardie. Other must have books are: The Bearded Collie, by Chris Walkowicz, Talking about…Beardies by K. Suzanne Moorhouse, and The Complete Bearded Collie, by Joyce Collis and Pat Jones. The photos, line drawings, breed background, statistics, and gossip are priceless. Our own BCCA’s Illustrated Standard of the Bearded Collie, is of course a must have item for study. Ch Brambledale Blaise In my opinion, the overcoated Beardie, with an excessive amount of undercoat and overly long outer coat, all parted ever so perfectly down the center of the back, remind me of a musk ox. This is especially true when moving away. The topline rolls from side to side with the weight of the dead hair exaggerating every structural flaw. In the showring and in photos, I have seen so much coat, of such great length that the body outline is obscured. Perhaps a bit of white on the feet sticks out, so that I can tell the dog is standing on all fours. Heads are swamped in too much hair, and the chance of catching any glimpse of expression or character is nil to none. 74

Stonehaven Ralph & Irene Carson It is hard to believe that we didn’t even make it to Crufts Since my beloved late husband, Ralph, and I did not actively Miscellaneous campaign our Beardie champions and did not breed more Class at all-breed often than once every year or so, I’m sure that many of you shows effective may not be familiar with our Stonehaven Beardies. So it is a June 1, 1974.) We real honor for me to have this opportunity to tell you a little bit learned that it was about them. I truly hope you will find the following of interest. very important that there be a Ralph and I first saw Beardies as pictures in dog books, but it sizable turnout was in 1976 at the home of Moira and Ian Morrison (Cauldbrae of Beardies for Bearded Collies) that we saw our first live ones. Even though this show as the we lived in London, England for a couple of years earlier in BCCA was striving the 70’s, we at the time knew nothing about the breed. I have for admission always regretted that we missed such a wonderful opportunity of Beardies to to see some of the U.K. kennels and perhaps bring a Beardie registry in the or two back with us when we returned to the States. At the AKC Stud Book time though, we had a pet Scottie Terrier that we loved dearly and consequently (yes, he very sadly had to go through quarantine), and we acceptance into were not really interested in adding to our canine family of one. the Working We also had no knowledge of what dog shows were all about Group. In order Ch Glen Eire Murphy O’Stonehaven and never envisioned ourselves ever participating in them. It is to achieve such hard to believe that we didn’t even make it to Crufts! Oh how recognition, the time changed things in our lives! AKC must see that there is sufficient interest in a breed. Beardies were admitted to registry in the AKC Stud Book as After returning to the U.S. and eventually ending up in foundation stock from October 1, 1976 through July 1, 1977 Connecticut, our little Scottie became seriously ill with cancer, and accepted in the Working Group at all-breed shows as of and we were forced to have him put to sleep in 1975. I was February 1, 1977. It was some years later that the Herding totally devastated over the loss of our little guy and was not at Group was established. all enthusiastic about looking for another dog. After about a year, however, Ralph decided it was time for us to consider the Our first Beardie baby was born and her name was possibility, and he started investigating the various breeds. We Cauldbrae’s Bonnie Lass, whelped March 13, 1976 and later both felt that our little Scottie had been one of a kind, and we registered with the AKC as part of the breed’s foundation stock. didn’t want to try to replace him with another Scottie. Bonnie’s sire was Cauldbrae-Knightswood Dirk and her dam was Brambledale Bridget. She tended to be what is referred On looking through the dog books, our attention kept being to today as an old type Beardie that had a minimum of white drawn to these shaggy haired, happy looking dogs called markings and a tremendous amount of energy. Bearded Collies. But where do you find them? (I later read that there were fewer than 900 Beardies known to be in the In meeting Bearded Collie owners we got bit by the show dog U.S. and Canada at the time.) I don’t recall exactly how, but bug. We bought our first show Beardie, a blue boy we called we eventually learned that Moira and Ian Morrison in Beacon, Murphy, as a puppy in 1979 from Anne Dolan Smith of Glen New York were breeders of Bearded Collies, so we made Eire Beardies. I handled him to his championship, and his an appointment to visit with them. Moira in her charming registered name was Ch Glen Eire Murphy O’Stonehaven. Scottish brogue told us on the phone that they lived on top of He and I learned together about showing. In 1980 and 1982 a mountain and that it would be best for us to park our car at we were most fortunate to be able to acquire from the late the base and let her husband, Ian, come down to pick us up Jane Turner, my real mentor in the breed, and her husband and take us to the top. (The mountain was actually a rather Theodore (Ted) two Mistiburn puppy bitches that were to large and steep hill with an unpaved and deeply rutted road become the foundation for our future breeding program. The leading from the highway to their home at the top.) On arriving first of these girls was Ch Mistiburn’s Mistletoe, HIC ROM at the Morrisons, it seemed as though there were Beardies ROMO ROMI, Missy, that I finished easily, getting her final everywhere we looked. After being used to a Scottie, Beardies point, another major from the open bitch class and BOW at the initially seemed so large and unruly. But we soon succumbed 1982 Westminster Dog Show when we were still able to show to the charm, beauty and happy nature of the Morrison’s in the classes there. Jane’s male, Ch Mistiburn Merrymaker Beardies and reserved a pet from their next litter. (Dundee), won BOB at the same show, so it was a wonderful tribute to Jane who had passed away shortly before the Shortly before our Beardie baby was born, we attended our show. (Many tears flowed, especially mine.) Dundee had first dog show in White Plains, New York in March of 1976. It also won BOB at the 1980 BCCA Specialty. The second of was a BCCA supported entry, and there were 21 Beardies our Mistiburn girls was Ch Mistiburn Happy Memories, HIC entered in the Miscellaneous Class. I still have the Beardie ROM ROMI, Mimi. Mimi was supposed to go to Jane in lieu pages from the catalog. (Beardies were first accepted in the of a stud fee for a breeding of Jane’s magnificent Ch Mistiburn 75

on to their offspring their beauty and outstanding intelligence, temperament and good health. A few of the many outstanding descendants of those two Mistiburn girls are: Ch Stonehaven’s Picture Perfect, ROM (Jenny, a brown daughter of Mimi). Jenny was awarded Select #6 at the 1988 BCCA National Specialty, and the only bitch placed higher was the lovely BOS bitch Jenny is also in the AKC’s Bearded Collie video, being noted for good substance and correct front, correct proportions (side view), and correct hocks and tail. Jenny’s brown daughter Ch Stonehaven’s My Lady Amber, CD (Amber) was only shown as an adult at three BCCA National Specialties and was awarded a Select two times. Amber’s son, Ch Stonehaven’s Mischief Maker, Ch Mistiburn Happy Memories, HIC ROM ROMI ROM (Bruce), is a stay black that I feel is also outstanding. Ch Stonehaven’s Merry Maker, to Larry and Maxine Levy’s lovely English lady, Trevor McGregor, CD HIC ROM ROMO Ch Charncroft Country Rose. Jane was very ill and could ROMI ROMAX, a son of our Missy, is in the pedigrees of a not see the litter. Therefore, she gave me the great honor of number of outstanding Beardies such as the sire of MACH asking me to evaluate the litter for her and pick out the bitch Ch Balgrae’s Sean MacKay, CD HS STDs JHD NAC NJC VX. for her to have as her own. The one I chose for her was Mimi. Sean was the first MXJ and MACH, and was awarded two Unfortunately, and extremely sadly, Jane passed away before Specialty HITs: Herding and Agility. One of Missy’s daughters, the litter was old enough to go to new homes. Jane’s husband, Ch Stonehaven’s Highland Jesse, CD Can CD HIC CGC TDI Ted, then asked Ralph and me to take Mimi, which we gladly ROMAX was the first dam to receive a ROMA. Jesse is the did and asked Ted to co-own her with us. Mimi was registered dam of the outstanding bitch, Ch Baliwyn’s Precious Friend, Mistiburn Happy Memories in memory of Jane. CDX TD MX MXJ HIC CGC VX (Breezy). Both Sean and Breezy won the BCCA Denia Award and have also won a Missy’s dam and Mimi’s sire were litter mates, and although number of other Agility Awards. Sean’s sire, our Missy’s son, the two girls shared many of the same attributes, they also Trevor, and Breezy’s dam, our Missy’s daughter, Jesse, were differed in certain ways. Missy was a real tomboy that was litter mates. Another outstanding descendent of both Mimi and extremely agile and always ready for any and every game Missy was Ch Stonehaven’s Skye-Walker, HT CDX NAJ OA we could possibly dream up ... so long as it involved lots of CGC VX (Chester). Chester was a son of Mimi and Trevor (son action. Ralph would take Missy out in the yard and run, run, of Missy). run her before a show in an effort to burn off some of her My most memorable moment involving Beardies is an easy excess energy before show time. Missy was so extremely one. It was when I handled our Mimi to Best of Breed at the energetic that it’s a real shame that Agility Events were not 1987 BCCA National Specialty. available at the time. She would have thoroughly enjoyed agility, and I know would have excelled at it. Mimi, on the other I have been asked what changes in the breed have I noticed hand, projected a more dignified presence and moved like a over the years. I don’t know that the breed itself has really dream in or out of the show ring. Mimi was very elegant and changed very much over the years, but the presentation graceful ... always a lady and such a real joy to show. She (i.e. extensive grooming) and influx of professional handlers never took a wrong step, so all I had to do was hold the lead, have greatly affected the exhibiting of Beardies in the show and she did everything else. Ch Mistiburn Happy Memories, ring. The two are undoubtedly related. When we first started HIC ROM ROMI, won BOB at the 1987 BCCA Specialty and showing, most exhibitors just bathed and brushed out their was the first offspring of a BCCA National Specialty BOB Beardies, and they were ready for the show ring. Nearly all Winner, Ch Mistiburn Merrymaker, to also win BOB at a BCCA were owner or breeder handled, especially in the classes. National Specialty. Suzanne Moorhouse’s lovely critique, as But as the professional handlers proliferated, the chalking, Judge of the National Specialty, described our Mimi as having spraying, trimming, etc. came along with them. a “beautiful head, and really dark eye, strong foreface and correct bite, lovely, not overdone neck leading into excellent My most embarrassing moment with Beardies was, as Ralph shoulder. Just right for bone and depth of rib. Strong loin and described it sometime ago on Beardies-L: good tail carriage. One of the best movers for front reach I have ever seen and really driving from behind, really flowed “Several years ago we were showing our young Beardie round the ring with effortless grace.” It has been thrilling for me, Arthur in conformation. Now Arthur, an extremely macho type as it was for my late husband, to see these qualities passed of lad, was inclined to lift his leg to mark almost everything on to many of her offspring. Of course, at an old age both of stationary (and some moving targets as well) that came within our girls, Missy and Mimi passed on to Rainbow Bridge, and I range during his various tours around and about dog show still to this day miss both of them terribly, but they both passed sites. Because of this inclination, it was most important that his 76

handler, normally wife Irene, remain constantly vigilant in order puppies in good homes. Hopefully, they will be the future to preserve whatever good relations we might have with those caretakers of our wonderful breed. friends and acquaintances encountered on such occasions. Of course, since wife Irene is a very chatty sort who becomes In closing, I would like to express how very much my late totally absorbed in her conversations, proper vigilance was not husband, Ralph, and I have so enjoyed our Beardies always observed — with embarrassing consequences I might throughout all our many years of owning them - or better said add. they owning us. They gave to us so many laughs, lots of love, and great pride and joy. Also, through our Beardies, we have On one particular day in May we were to exhibit our Arthur in been most fortunate to have made such very good friends. My the classes at an outdoor show under a very well known and many thanks go to all our very dear beardies and friends for all highly respected female judge, one of that select few ever the many wonderful memories. chosen to judge Best In Show at Westminster. This is a lovely lady who is always immaculately coiffed (nary a hair ever out Irene Carson - Positions Held In the BCCA: of place), stylishly attired in the latest designer ensemble, and expensively bejeweled. She often looks as though she is 1. 1983 BCCA National Specialty: Vice-chairman, Hospitality about to attend a black tie affair as opposed to judging at a dog Chairman, and Auction Chairman (First Held BCCA Auction) show. In my wildest imagination, I can’t ever conceive of her 2. Initiated The BCCA Memorial Program In 1985 And Was Its living in a house full of Beardies. Chair For 19 Years 3. PA Regional Coordinator for BCCA Rescue 1985 To The The day of the show was a bit on the cool side in the morning Present but tended to warm up as the day wore on. By the time of 4. 1986 And 1998 BCCA National Specialty Auction Chair Beardie judging in the afternoon, our very distinguished lady 5. Recipient of the 1989 BCCA Ian Morrison Service Award judge had removed the blazer she was wearing earlier and 6. 1991 BCCA National Specialty Sweeps Judge placed it over the back of a folding chair beside the steward’s 7. BCCA Board Director Four Years (1993 - 1997) table. This judge on this day was not overly impressed with 8. Author (with the help of my late husband, Ralph) of the the many fine qualities of our Arthur and therefore chose not Guidelines for the Care, Breeding, Selling and Exhibiting of to select him as Winner’s Dog. Arthur, on the other hand, Bearded Collies. Voted by the membership and adopted by the had endured several hours of show grooming in preparation BCCA in June, 1996 and, in his opinion, had performed admirably in the ring. To 9. 1993 - 2000 Co-chair of the BCCA/OFA/CERF Committees demonstrate his displeasure with the judge’s decision, on 10. 1999 to the Present as the BCCA OFA Chair leaving the ring he pulled up short by the steward’s table, hiked 11. BCCA Board Nominating Committee three years (two years his leg as high as he could, took careful aim, and applied a as Chair) very liberal spray of his very own “eau de Arthur” to the back of the judge’s blazer. He then proceeded to gait haughtily Ralph Carson - Positions Held In the BCCA: out of the ring to a rather loud chorus of OOHS, AAHS, and giggles from the assorted ringside observers. Handler wife 1. 1983 BCCA National Specialty Finance Chairman Irene turned various shades of crimson, took a quick glance 2. BCCA Treasurer two years (1990 - 1992) back to see that the judge fortunately was looking elsewhere, 3. BCCA Audit Committee two years and then beat a retreat posthaste from the general vicinity of the showering. Needless to say, wife Irene has been extremely reluctant to show under that particular judge ever since.” What advice would I offer current and future Beardie people? There is so much to say that I could write a book, but I do want to mention one item that is so very important and often not done. Besides the sire and dam having an OFA, or Foreign Certification, such as a BVA (British Veterinary Association) or Canadian Certification showing the dogs are free of hip dysplasia, breeders, and also puppy buyers, should check at least three generations behind the sire and the dam, that they too have an OFA, BVA or other foreign certification verifying them as free of hip dysplasia. Often, I have been asked how I see the future of the breed Ch Stonehaven’s Picture Perfect, ROM (Jenny) A Daughter Of Mimi in this country. It’s difficult to say, but I fear that inheritable Ch Stonehaven’s Super Trooper, HCA Son Of Missy diseases and ailments are likely to increase due to some Ch Mistiburn Mistletoe, HIC, ROM ROMO ROMI (Missy) very careless breeding I see taking place. I’m also afraid Ch Mistiburn Happy Memories, HIC ROM ROMI (Mimi) that we are going to see too many Beardies being bred by inexperienced and/or non-caring individuals who will not 77 properly screen their buyers, resulting in more and more rescues. However, on a positive note I also see a number of young conscientious breeders who are doing everything necessary to breed healthy, good temperaments, and intelligent Beardies that conform closely to the breed standard while also making every effort to place their

Tiburon Margie Haarsager & Kirsten H Andreassend His greatest legacy was to introduce us to this wonderful breed We bought our first Ch Arcadia’s Perrier Bearded Collie in 1978 from Jean Richland. Blythe enjoyed the ring and introduced us to many friends in the breed. After several unsuccessful attempts to acquire another show Beardie, we contracted with Arcadia Kennels to lease two bitches, Ch Edenborough Quick Silver (Sally) and Edenborough Della of Arcadia (Della). Sally produced our first Beardie litter, and this litter produced Ch Arcadia’s Perrier (Perry) and Ch Arcadia’s Mr. Pibb. Della came to us with some intense “issues” and it took some doing and special understanding, but we finished her championship and she produced for us three litters under our kennel name at the time of Tiburon, before being retired. Several of her offspring became champions. Perry was out of Sally and Ch Edenborough Happy Go Lucky. Arcadia’s Blue Grass Music X Ch Rich-Lin’s Mollie of Arcadia, He was a great showman and a gentleman of unparalleled was Kirsten’s love and training partner. She also finished Ch excellence. At the BCCA National in 1982 he was Best in Tiburon’s Tigger Too and became one of the top juniors in her Sweepstakes. Perry attended the distinction of being in the Top age group in the country. Ten in the United States all owner handled mostly in California. Although he never completed any herding titles, he really loved Today, Kirsten’s son, Christopher, has handled her current girl, the training and received his Herding Instinct Test Certificate Ch Britannia Made You Look, Carly, in the breed and Junior with flying colors. He was above all the Haarsager family pet ring. And although Chris is off to become a man in the Coast and lived to be the grand old man of the family, passing out Guard, we truly feel this is a three generation Beardie family. of our lives at 16 years old. But his greatest legacy was to We currently show our Beardies under the kennel name of introduce us to Sebring Bearded Collies and have several champions under how wonderful that name. But we never forget our first experiences and how this breed is. they guided, taught, and created in us the undying love for the He helped to Bearded Collie. make our name memorable because after a hiatus from the show ring, our return found that we were still remembered. Our daughter, Ch Arcadia’s Mint Julip with Kirsten Ch Arcadia’s Perrier and Ch Arcadia’s Mint Julip Kirsten 78 Andreassend, who is now married with a family of her own, made up her first Beardie champion at the age of ten years. Ch Arcadia’s Mint Julep, out of Ch

Tudor Lodge Roy & Joan Blumire One look, and it was love at first sight for me Many years ago, two Roy and Raleigh Bearded Collies pranced into our English obedience school, tails wagging, hair waving in the breeze, full of zest for life. One look and it was love at first sight for me. I knew I just had to have one. It took over a decade before I finally realized my dream of owning one. At the time, I had 10 Alsatians (German Shepherds) which I showed, and my husband, Roy, had no wish to add to the collection. It wasn’t until 1965, after Ch Beagold’s Black Tiffany, UD moving from England to California with just one Shepherd, Ch Tudor Lodge Anne Bolyn that I was given permission to get a Beardie — only to find that nobody in the States had heard of them. I learned some years later that there were several Bearded Collie breeders in the country, and Beardies had been granted an Indefinite Listing Privilege by the AKC, allowing them to compete in obedience and miscellaneous classes. Our first Beardie arrived in Kentucky in the spring of 1974 from Cauldbrae Kennels in Millbrook, N.Y. He was named Cauldrae’s Tam O’Shanter, shortened to Shandy. In February 1977, Beardies were fully recognized by the AKC and able to compete as a member of the working group. That summer, we visited England and purchased our second beardie, a bitch named Beagold’s Black Tiffany. Ch Cauldbrae’s Tam O’Shanter Ch Tudor Lodge Koala at Crisch Ch Tudor Lodge Beau Brummell 79

Unicorn Pam Gaffney She had eyes that were vast and wise Once upon a time there was a little girl, named Pam, who knew deep in her heart that when she grew up she would have a kennel of very special dogs. She told herself: “I will have a kennel and I will call it Unicorn.” And so . . . my fantasy unfolded. I was probably around 10 years old and I had (and still have) a passion for horses and dogs. There was an author of horse and dog stories that I read avidly, by the name of Col. S.P. Meek, and one of my all- time favorite books was about a Springer Spaniel named Dignity. In this marvelous story Dignity became a top show dog and a top field dog, earning championships in both arenas. I was very lucky to have access to some excellent books that shared the passion and excitement of showing dogs along with many detailed and sophisticated aspects of what happens in the show ring. I knew that was what I wanted to do at a truly tender age. I imagined myself, even as a child, being able to show my dog at a ‘free stack’ in front of a judge in the show ring, just like Dignity was handled. So, we fast-forward to 1973. I was intensely involved in my professional career in nursing, and despite the full demands and the passion I held for nursing, I was looking for something more. That was when I connected with Raven, a beautiful, black standard poodle. She became my new and loved companion. Raven was so big I realized that she and I needed training in Ch Wyndcliff Unicorn Sterling, ROMX order for me to be able to handle her. We started in obedience classes. Both Raven and I really loved and excelled at the eyes that caught me at the heart and soul level, and from that requirements of the obedience training, and I became inspired day forward Beardies were it for me. to begin the dog show, obedience trial adventure. It was then that I became hooked on the whole, exciting experience of dog shows. When I realized that This was well before the Beardies were recognized by the I wanted to show in AKC, and that added an extra measure to the excitement I felt. conformation as well I loved the idea of to getting in on the ground floor of a new as obedience I started breed in this country. looking for a breed that would succeed in So, like many of us who get started in something new, I looked both arenas. At a fun, for all the information I would find and joined the local Beardie obedience match, I club in the south Bay Area. I met Joan Surber, who had been met Kay Holmes who very successful in the show ring in Shelties and was expanding had the most beautiful, into Beardies. She and a friend had imported two female shaggy dog I had ever Beardies and one male. Shortly thereafter they had puppies on seen. I was struck by the ground. the look in this beautiful dog’s eyes; she had The imported male, the sire, was a son of Beagold Haresfoot eyes that were vast and Coffee, of some very old Beardie lines, and the dam was a wise. Her name was daughter of Eng Ch Sunbree’s Magic Moments of Willowmead. Brillig and she was the Magic Moment’s dam was Eng Ch Cindy Sue of Willowmead. first Bearded Collie I One of the pups in this litter, a little blue female, stopped me in met. It was love at first my tracks. As she was the only female in the litter, Joan was sight. And it was that reluctant to let her go. However, I was so enamored with this ultimately wise and little blue pup, Joan finally relented and let me take her for my deep look in Brillig’s own. 80

This little blue Beardie pup was the beginning of the Unicorn Braelyn Broadholme Crofter. From that breeding I got Ch Beardie Kennel - the realization of that fantasy, that dream Unicorn’s The Mighty Quinn, a new chapter for sure for Unicorn kennel from so many years ago! Little Ms Sterling became: Beardies. Ch Wyndcliff Unicorn Sterling, ROMX. Quincy was a born showman, a very correct and beautiful When Sterling was about twelve months old, she became mover. At ten months of age, Quincy beat his sire for best of the beginning of a long and loving relationship with Beardies breed and went on to win extensively from coast to coast. He for Ruth Colavecchio. I continued to handle Sterling and she was competitive in the old working group, earning a number of provided me with my first big success in handling when she placements as well as a Group first. Quincy’s greatest win was went Best of Breed at the National Specialty Match held in in the Greater Cincinnati Specialty Show where he won Best of California in 1976. (See Ruth Colavecchio’s pioneer story) Breed, under Suzanne Moorhouse’s judging. I began corresponding with Suzanne Moorhouse in England about importing one of her bitch puppies. A three month old, During the Quincy years Jennifer Jacoby, Ruth Colavecchio, sparkly, black bitch arrived, whom we affectionately called and I pooled our collective experiences and efforts and Hobbit. Hobbit became Ch Wild Silk of Willowmead, CD HIC managed to show the rich results of our breeding program ROMX. with great success. Jennifer had an extraordinary ability to remember pedigrees and suggested potential breeding Hobbit’s sire was Edenborough Soaring Free, a dog related decisions that worked well. Ruth had a love and eye for the to Eng Ch Edenborough Soaring High, whose picture had breed and she has continued to excel in breeding to this day. I became the ideal Beardie conformation for me. Hobbit’s dam loved being in the show ring presenting an individual Beardie was Breckdale Pretty Maid, another whose picture matched my to their very best effect. Had I stayed in the dog show world, I ideal of conformation. Hobbit lived to be seventeen years of would probably have become a professional handler. We, as a age. She had the reputation of being the living, eternal mother group, had a dynamite time when we bred, raised and showed of us all. I will never forget the Specialty in Cincinnati where the Beardies all over the country. In fact, even yet when certain the Foundation Beardies were acknowledged. All those dear, times of the year occur, I ‘feel’ the dog show energy a lot. It’s elderly Beardies, including the eternal mother Hobbit, were led like smelling the coming of the seasons change. across the green, bag pipers piping the sounds of their origins in the Scottish Highlands so many years ago. Every heart and In reviewing the whole story as a pioneer of this wonderful all eyes were filled with love and tears of appreciation for who breed of Bearded Collies I want to share some of the heart they were and what they had contributed to the breed. aches that are also a part of loving and showing this breed. I discovered that losing was a very intense and personal As I look through this history I realize I was truly blessed experience. Since I was showing constantly for a lot of years, to have such wonderful bloodlines to work with from the I lost a lot of classes, best of breeds and group placements. beginning. In addition, I also bred a wondrous group of show I remember walking around the show grounds after the let dogs from Hobbit’s first litters, credit for which I can only down and working my emotional reactions. I finally found a attribute to the quality of Hobbit’s ancestry. personally balanced place of self-examination. I would ask myself if I could have done more in showing my Beardie? I put Hobbit to Sterling’s brother, Ch Wyndcliff Michelangelo, This proved to be a much better approach than fussing over and I got Ch Unicorn’s Gandalf the Wizard CD, ROMX. Wizard was an eye-popping blue puppy, which I had to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation at birth since more than his coat was blue. Wizard became my soul mate and life bond. We were inseparable until his death at sixteen and a half years. At six months of age I showed Wizard at the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show. That was the first show after the Beardies had AKC recognition. Wizard won the five point major at that show and finished his championship very quickly. Now I became very committed to the path of showing Beardies as a breeder, owner, and handler. The handling of a Beardie became my first and lasting love of showing dogs. I was inspired to show these wonderful dogs so they could present themselves to their very best advantage. Thanks to my second litter of pups I got an Ch Unicorn’s The Mighty Quinn extensive experience of being a roaring breeder, 81 owner, handler. I bred Hobbit to another Willowmead import owned by Beryl DeBorba, Ch Spring Magic of Willowmead, a son of

whether the loss was fair. From this perspective, all of the wins and losses became a never-ending learning experience. The second tough lesson that was brought home hard was that the best-laid plans could be torpedoed. Ch Unicorn’s The Mighty Quinn came up sterile. There would not be any carrying on of the line with Quincy. Then the best male puppy, from Wizard and Sterling, Ch Aellen A Different Unicorn, died of anaphylactic shock at two and one-half years of age. He was known as Duncan, and he and his litter sister were extraordinary pups. His loss was very hard for me. His sister, Jazz became the beginning of Ruth’s line that is still going strong today. I moved out of the showing and breeding of Beardies as my life evolved in a different direction. I still have dogs and horses and I currently live on one hundred acres in Mendocino, California. My time with Beardies was a major chapter in my life, one full of extraordinary highs and adventures. It also provided me with the opportunity of meeting a great number of lovely people and delightful Beardies. All the people and the Beardies are treasured memories that I hold as moments on a shared quest and journey. Taking time to write this as a pioneer of this breed has been a gift. Unicorn Bearded Collies - 1973-1994 Ch Wyndcliff Unicorn Sterling, ROMX Ch Unicorn’s Gandalf the Wizard CD ROM 82

Walkoway Ed & Chris Walkowicz We decided we needed a little fun in life Ed and I began showing German Shepherds in 1965 and, while we still love our first breed, we succumbed to a second love with Bearded Collies when we first saw them in 1976. We were also impressed when we saw how people supported each other at ringside. (A little of this has dissipated, sadly.) We decided we needed a little fun in life along with the seriousness of showing Shepherds. So Beardies became our hobby breed! Eventually, as often happens, they took over the house, kennel and our hearts. We had known Jim and Diann Shannon from Shepherds and were tickled by their Molly’s (Ch Rich-Lin’s Molly of Arcadia, ROMX) never ending wag. Her wag was so enthusiastic, the tail moved the body instead of the other way around! We put in a reservation for a puppy and in 1977 came home with a pup who would become Ch Arcadia’s Marcy of Rich-Lin Ch/OTCh Walkoway’s Frosted Flakes UDX OA NAC NJC STDs HS HIT CGC CD ROM. Later Diann shared Sally, Ch Edenborough’s outside the ring (obedience & conformation!) and call “Dance, Quick Silver, ROMX ROMI ROMO with us, and we founded our Marcy, dance!” at the most inopportune moments. Tigger, who Beardies mainly on ol’ Silly Sally. Sally remains #2 Brood Bitch left us such a legacy despite losing her. Tootsie, as sweet as in Beardies, with 24 Champion get, second only to Molly. her name. Alf, the hunk, who was more Schwarzenegger than We believe strongly in form following function, so always tried Redford. to dual title our dogs in both conformation and obedience, We kept several things in mind when planning litters – Without adding herding testing when that was initiated. Although we the instinct to herd, we don’t really have a functioning ourselves only herding titled one dog (and missed out on Beardie. Beauty is skin deep, but people have to live with the agility entirely when we stopped breeding and showing), we temperament. Being open and honest about health problems is encouraged our owners to participate in any and all arenas. the only way we’ll get rid of them. And, last, but most important, With limited breeding, Walkoway has produced 40 some Beardies wiggle their way into your heart. They love us with Beardie Champions and 60 some performance-titled Beardies, their whole being; can we do anything less? including Ch/OTCh Walkoway’s Frosted Flakes UDX OA NAC NJC STDs HS HIC CGC (the first Ch/OTCh/UDX, thanks to Jim & Linda Leek) and U-ACh Walkoway’s Vixen, HIC HT PT HSAs HCT JHD HTD1gs HRD1s NA NAJ OA OAJ AGI AGII NAC CL2-R CL2-S CL2-F CGC TDI (thanks to Marilynn Snook). Of course, we’re proud and thankful for all of them, including those who simply brightened their owners’ lives . We tried to keep temperament and health uppermost in our minds when breeding – and although we had a few clinkers like anyone will when breeding over twenty-some years – we were pretty much successful in that part. We never campaigned a dog and rarely specialed one, so can’t boast any top winners –- except of hearts. We did manage to pass that exuberant tail wag on – especially through our Ch Walkoway’s Tiger Paws ROM, who died way too young. In her memory, we named that exuberant tail wag the Twiggle, and I still see some of her grandkids with it. Each one left me with so many Ch Edenborough Quick Silver, Ch Walkoway’s Tiger Paws, ROM memories, and each dog taught ROMX 83 me a lesson in life. The first, Marcy, who learned to dance on her hind feet – and all our German Shepherd friends would stand

Wildwood Walt & Terri Stepankow She taught us all about how to spoil a beardie puppy Ipurchased my first beardie in May of 1978. I had been showing German Shepherds for the past year as a novice to the show ring. In 1976 while working at a State Hospital, I met Jim Shannon who was working at the same place. I understood that he and Diann were involved in a relatively rare breed, and also had been very involved in German Shepherds in the past and were still interested in the breed. I was not as interested in the Beardies at the time, too much grooming, but they were willing to give me advice in the Shepherd program. I received two German Shepherd Dogs thru them in 1977 and started showing more. During this time frame I also was introduced to and bought a Shepherd from Chris and Ed Walkowicz who at that time also had a Shepherd background. In 1978 a 4 month old Beardie puppy came along that had not Ch Arcadia Wildwood White Gold, ROM been given proper attention and care and needed a special home. You guessed it! She came and bought some rinseless to live with us and taught us all shampoo, cleaned her up and about how to spoil a beardie puppy. used the truck’s heater to dry her. It did not take long before all the I completed her Championship, and paraphernalia we now take to the then the fun started. Obedience! shows became a necessity. After several challenging moments, heartbreaks and joyful events she My dogs in the beginning: earned her CD. She pleaded not to be subjected to that regimentation Peggy-Ch Sunnylane Song Sung any longer, and I conceded and Blue CD ROM (born Jan ‘78) let her become a mother. As the - first beardie, first champion-she saying goes the rest is history. produced a BIS bitch in Mexico and a puppy who finished at 8 months I feel very fortunate to have been Ch Wildwood Bat Masterson Arcadia, ROM undefeated from the puppy class involved in the breed back in with 3-5 point majors ‘78 and having met and become friends with many of the founding Slick-Ch Arcadias Midnight Son Beardie people. At the nationals (born Mar ‘77) - first dog specialed there would always be a gathering some success but a lot of fun in one room or another. They would talk about the breed, sometimes Bat-Ch Wildwood Bat Masterson things would get heated but Arcadia ROM (born Mar ‘81) generally just a lot of talking and - finished his ch in 2 months went joking, but us newbies picked on to special him receiving several up a lot of useful information just group placings listening to the conversations. Bo- Ch Arcadias Cotton-Eyed Joe When you think back 27 years ago, Ch Arcadias Cotton-Eyed Joe, ROMX ROMX - specialed and put a BIS I do not recall taking much more 84 on him than a grooming table, a brush, and maybe a comb to the shows, Ivy- Ch Arcadia Wildwood White no hair dryer or tack box. I have Gold ROM (born Aug 83) - Ch one memory that has always stuck Rich-Lin’s Molly of Arcadia’s last in my mind. We were at a show daughter and mother of my ROMX in WI and one of the puppies that bitch Ch Wildwood Arcadia Spun was going to be shown had had an Sugar accident in her crate on the way to the show. We went to the venders

Willowisp Gil & Beryl DeBorba & Kitty Hale That was the beginning of our adventure and love affair with Beardies In 1975, after many years of being involved in Ch Spring Magic of Willowmead, CDX Bda CD ROM showing and breeding German Shepherds, a newspaper article about a local Scottish event and I was proud to not only obtain conformation championships dog show featured a picture of a Bearded Collie and on our Willowisp Beardies, but also many obedience titles caught my daughter’s attention. Intrigued, we decided and certificates for herding instinct which resulted in Roxy and to go to the event and find out more about this new Paddy being awarded versatility titles. My late husband, Gil, breed, and that was the beginning of our adventure and I enjoyed traveling to Bermuda with our Beardies and thus and love affair with Beardies. we were able to obtain conformation and obedience titles in Bermuda as well. I began researching Bearded Collies and contacted Suzanne Moorhouse of Willowmead Kennels in the I would like to thank the BCCA for asking me to participate in UK. Our first Beardie, Spring Magic of Willowmead this pioneer project. My daughter, Kitty, and I really enjoyed (Braelyn Broadholme Crofter x Eng Ch Willowmead looking back and remembering our first Beardies and those Juno of Tambora) arrived in 1976. It was fascinating early years in the breed. I would encourage those new to the to trace Magic’s pedigree back to Jeannie in the 6th breed to research Beardies of the past and strive to preserve generation. Magic (Ch Spring Magic of Willowmead the qualities of the Bearded Collie that we admired then and CDX Bda CD ROM) more than proved himself as still love today. both a stud dog and show dog. He was a foundation sire, conformation champion and obedience titleholder, earning his CDX as well as a CD in Bermuda. Ch Spring Magic of Willowmead, Ch Unicorn’s The Mighty Quinn, Ch Unicorn’s Enchanted Elf Magic was followed in 1977 by our first bitch, Willowmead Ch Willowmead Super Love and Super Love (Eng Ch Black Magic of Willowmead x Eng Ch Spring Magic of Willowmead, CDX Bda CD ROM Ch Willowmead Super Honey). Lovey had 2 litters; the first sired by Magic and the second sired by Ch Rich-Lin’s Shamrock O’Rosamba. Her second litter produced Am/Bda Ch Rocks Anna of Willowisp HIC CDX Bda CD (Roxy) and Ch Paddington Bear of Willowisp HIC CD (Paddy). Roxy was bred to Ch Willowmead Summer Magic (Shane) and resulted in our next generation, including Ch Willowisp Oh Suzannah CDX (Suzy). The breeding was repeated one year later and produced Ch Willowisp Magic Shamrock CD and Ch Willowisp Mollie Magee. 85

Willowmead K. Suzanne Moorhouse I have inherited my love of Beardies, as I had one as a child Ihave, I suppose, Willowmead Barbary of Bothkennar inherited my love of Beardies, as I, my mother and grandmother each had one as a child, though we knew them only as shaggy sheepdogs. In the Dog Annuals of 1954 appeared a half page advertisement with a photo of a whole row of Beardies belonging to Mrs. Willison, which made me realize what our family pets had been. I contacted Mrs. Willison, but as Beardies were yet Pure Magic of Willowmead rare, I had to wait nearly a year for my first bitch, Willowmead Barberry of Bothkennar, whom I showed in the non-classified classes (where Beardies remained until 1958). Barberry had 10 puppies in her first litter, including Will O’ Wisp of Willowmead who became my first champion. From her second litter I kept Merrymaker; the rest sold for 10 pounds a piece, a testament to Beardies gaining in popularity. Eng Ch Broadholme Cindy Sue of Willowmead Braelyn Broadholme Crofter Eng Ch Willowmead Juno of Tambora In 1958, Barberry, Will O’ Wisp and Merrymaker took every best of breed and several best of opposite sex at every show where beardies were classified, including Crufts. I mated a Will O’ Wisp offspring, Ruairidh, with Bobby’s Girl of Bothkennar in 1967 and from that litter I first kept a bitch, Ch Broadholme Cindy Sue of Willowmead (called Barberry after her famous forebear), who became a champion at 18 months of age. And second, Braelyn Broadholme Crofter, who’s offspring were the most versatile I have ever known from any one dog. They were the first registered guide dogs for the blind, and the first approved search and rescue dogs in Scotland. I kept a bitch from Barberry, Ch Willowmead Super Honey, who produced Ch Willowmead Perfect Lady who won Best Bitch at Crufts in 1978, 1979 and 1980; while Best Dog was awarded to Ch Willowmead Black Magic in 1978 and 1980. Soon after I acquired a bitch, Ch Willowmead Juno of Tambora, who won Best Bitch at her first show when only six months of age. Juno produced many English champions: Ch Willowmead Summer Wine, and litter mates Ch Willowmead Star Attraction and Ch Willowmead Touch of Magic, to name a few. 86

I have tried to retain all the good things I inherited from Mrs. Willison’s careful breeding when she reestablished the breed, and at the same time breeding a type that I hope is recognizably Willowmead, while as near as I can get to the standard of the Bearded Collie. One of the faults I have observed creeping into our breed today is short legs, which can be quite well hidden by the overlong coat. A beardie is supposed to be proportioned 5 to 4 in length, so not a square dog; and should have a body- covering, weather proof coat with plenty of daylight under the body. The lovely Beardie expression and stop goes with the correct head—a strong foreface and muzzle, a strong chin, and a broad flat skull. A beardie should glide over the ground with a minimum of effort, seeming to float with effortless grace. Nothing about a beardie should be exaggerated, especially movement. With this dreadful exaggerated movement the dog would be exhausted in a very short time, and certainly not able to do a days work; a Beardie is still supposed to be a working sheepdog. Illustration from LITTLE DOG LOST by Suzanne Moorhouse © Chet Jezierski 87

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Winterwood Gordon & Nancy Winter There it was... an ad for a single Bearded Collie puppy dogy dog We moved to the country Toby and Bridget (Cedar’s Toby of Trent & Cauldbraes Bridget Blue) We knew a few years later we right out of graduate school wanted another and only then and after years of city apartment did we realize how rare the breed living Gordy’s first thought was for was! I eventually found Moira and a large dog! We also wanted to Ian Morrison’s Cauldbrae Kennels preserve the wildlife in our area so in up-state New York. In spite of we researched only working dogs living on our fenced 10 acre hobby for just the right breed (herding farm (with a little wooden horse dogs were not yet identified with barn in the back yard), our dogs their own group.) The Old English would always be family members Sheepdog seemed to have what and we never planned on more we were after. Neither of us knew than two. Cauldbraes Bridget much about dogs (more about Blue (Brambledale breeding) was horses), but after finding a breeder acquired in early 1975 and she in the metro area, we eventually and Toby became AKC Foundation picked out a puppy. Gordy began Stock when the breed received taking her to training classes and in recognition in 1977. Cauldbrae’s the spring of 1972 we took her to a Royle Windsor and Cauldbrae’s sanctioned match in Minneapolis. Piper Wumpkins (both Davealex Gordy chatted with a couple who breeding) joined our family in early were watching, along with their two 1978. In Beardie fashion, the “only- Bearded Collies! two-dogs-ever plan” had doubled!! Although he was told their dogs were from England he had In the summer of 1978 we decided to take a family trip with no idea they were among only a handful in Minnesota. When the dogs out to Estes Park for the 9th Annual BCCA Specialty. we went looking after our class (so I could see the dogs) we At that time, it was still an AKC sanctioned B match but we could not find them again. Gordy was smitten enough by that wanted to see more of Colorado and also the breed. It was a short introduction to say our next dog would be a Bearded perfect combination. We had a great time exploring the area Collie! I did not think too much about it at the time as our OES and meeting other beardie owners several of whom are still was young, we had a brand new daughter, and no plans for in the breed! And, we were thrilled when Windsor, barely 7 another dog. What we did not know was that our OES would months old, still very adolescent, won Best in Sweeps over 30 soon become incapacitated with sudden and progressively entries! more severe epileptic seizures. Nothing proved effective for their control and we were devastated as the inevitable became Bridget, Windsor and Piper attained US and Canadian obvious, and Gordy took her to the vet for euthanasia. While Championships during these early years. Toby suffered a he was gone, I picked up our daily paper (knowing our broken broken leg herding our daughter on her pony just before breed hearts would eventually need a new puppy) and through my recognition in 1977 thus ending a show career. We continued tears, scanned the pet column. There it was... an ad for a to show and breed the dogs on a limited basis but producing single Bearded Collie puppy dog the only ad to run for years. numerous AKC and CKC Champions in both conformation and I still didn’t even know what a Bearded Collie looked like and obedience. Over the years, we have always done things as had imagined the obvious; a Lassie-like dog with a beard!! We a family and our daughter’s passion for horses, which began finally decided the next morning we should go “only to look” when she was a preschooler, progressed from a local level to as it was too soon, and we did not want a male, but I could state and regional AQHA competition. More weekends found see the parents for when we were ready. However, as we us all at horse shows than dog shows. know, a Beardie puppy can steal a heart instantly and home We bred our last litter in 1991. As more and more Beardies we came with 8 week were being diagnosed with a myriad of autoimmune diseases old Toby (Cedar’s Toby it became increasingly clear to me how difficult it is to breed of Trent), a self-colored away from the undesirable. We need more knowledge to slate Bonnie Blue Braid produce the healthiest puppies possible. Please, everyone, grandson. send in your dog’s DNA to help the research study for genetic markers, list every dog in BeaCon and keep their health Ch Cauldbrae’s Piper Wumpkins We fell hopelessly in histories up to date. The information gathered is crucial to light love with the breed! the way to a brighter future for our breed. In the meantime, our He impressed us with joy in Beardies continues to come, not from puppies produced his handsome good but friendships built sharing moments well lived with very looks, shaggy charm, special people who love very special dogs. sweet devotion and never ending patience! 89

Chip Sandy Weiss Chip came into my life at 15 weeks First Bearded Collie AKC Herding Champion and First BCCA Masters in Versatility of age, full of self-confidence and 90 fascinated with the world around him. He was a beautiful and charming blue boy, and I am thankful to Michele for entrusting him to me. From the time I started training him at 4 months of age until his final days, he demonstrated not only a willingness, but a desire, to work at whatever challenge came his way, be it obedience, herding, agility, or tracking. His greatest love was herding, he was magnificent to watch and work with as he responded to my bidding. At only 3 years of age, he was the first Beardie to obtain the AKC Herding Championship. While competing for his Herding Championship he was also competing for agility, obedience, and conformation titles. He was the first Beardie to attain a Master in Versatility, which he accomplished at the age of 5 in March of 2000. Through the years, I put his desire to work to good use around the house. One of his jobs was to bring in all the dog toys that the Beardies took out into the yard. Every few days I would stand at the back door and ask him to bring in the toys and one by one, Chip brought all the toys back into the house. Chip had a heart of gold and a very affectionate side. He loved being a therapy dog, visiting people in hospitals and nursing homes. He was a great demo dog at pet expos, sitting patiently for hours on a table near a display of dog food, enjoying being lavished with attention by admirers of all ages. Chip loved to work and working was more like play to him. Because of his desire to work, we continued to compete at the advanced level in various performance activities. The last titles he obtained were his AKC

MX and ASCA UD, just 4 months prior to his untimely passing at the age of 8 ½ to leukemia. There will never be another dog for me like Chip, that “once in a lifetime dog”, he gave his heart and trust to me, from the beginning until the end. Owned, loved, and trained by Sandy Weiss, co-owned by Michele Ritter, bred by Michele Ritter and Kay Widell Am/Can Ch Shilstone Charlie Charcoal x Am/Can Ch Chriscaro’s Calico, CD Ch/HCh/WTCh Britannia Chip Thrills UDX MX MXJ HRDIIIs ASCA-UD MV ROM ROMAX 91

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Appreciation On behalf of all of us who learned so much from these around Beardie people. Ann, Harry, and the club members wonderful, farsighted pioneers, past and present, I welcomed me totally into the Beardie world. Ann, especially, thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing so much inspired me to go beyond what I thought I could do. This happiness to so many people by introducing the Bearded Collie city slicker, known for wearing high heels and skirts, learned to America. under her guidance to work with stock and to train and handle Kathy Coxwell Beardies in herding. My Faith became the first Beardie bitch to earn the AKC’s Herding Championship. More importantly, To Nancy & Gordie Winter, thank you for your endless I am only one person among hundreds in the US, Canada, support as you helped guide us through the world of Australia, and Europe who has become totally entranced with Beardies. We are so fortunate that our beardies have brought the Beardie’s herding ability, due to Ann’s enthusiasm and us all together. training abilities. Dealing with stock at the farm encouraged me Sue Jamison to go on to veterinary technician school and change careers to a more fulfilling one at the age of 46. Watching Ann and Thank you, Chris & Ed Walkowicz, for my first Beardie and Harry breed the wonderful herding dogs for which they’re for your patience and friendship. known inspired me to carry on their legacy in my own kennel, Carol Freeman and Beardies Past and Present Cynamen Bearded Collies. Pioneers blaze the trail and set the course to make it easier for the rest of us. I am so privileged to Ginny Bing Mraz sold me my first Beardie, Ragtime’s Howie follow in Ann’s and Harry’s footsteps. Doin, in 1990. She has been a wonderful mentor and Cindy Mendonca become a great friend. She set me on the road to appreciating our great breed and great sportsmanship. I will always be We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all grateful! So to answer the question “Howie Doin?” Just Fine!! the pioneers of our breed. Our lives would not be what Love always, Randy Stone they are today without their contribution. Here at Isle Farms, two have had a special impact. Nancy (Winter), 19 years Blithe Bearded Collies would like to thank the Pioneers for ago, your gift of Tristan changed the direction of our lives introducing us to the very special breed. forever. Cynthia (Moorhead), the experience of Plum led us Carol & Tom Nardone to a glimpse of your wisdom and experience, international friendships we cherish, and the next generation of Beardies Many thanks to Irene Carson (Stonehaven) for Chester & that enrich our lives daily. Jared and to Ann Witte (Artisan) for Ranger. Jane Tadsen & Sandy Oelfke, Isle Farms Mary Lou Lang To Irene Carson (Stonehaven), you have always put the Special thanks to Terri Stepankow for her continued help breed first and everything else second. We are thrilled to and support and for our beautiful beardies, Rizo and Dusty. share our lives with two of your very best! James & Cyndi Cerjan Thanks, Mack and Tobi Emanuel Iwas so fortunate to find the two Bearded Collie breeders To Joanne Williamson (Balgrae), thank you so much for that I did. If all breeds had breeders like these two people, trusting us with our very first beardie. We could not have the number of difficult issues pure bred dogs and their owners asked for a more perfect start. encounter would diminish quickly. Rosemary Schroeder and Thanks, Mack and Tobi Emanuel Mary Jo Steger have been mentors, educators, counselors, and, most importantly, great friends. They care about all dogs To Irene Carson, the best midwife and friend a Beardie and are truly there for you and your dogs. Thanks to them for family could have! everything during the past 15 years. Love,Tom and Donna Moore Liz Cox and Beardies For Ruth Colavecchio, our love of the Bearded Collie comes For over a decade, Mary Billman has been my tour guide naturally; our dedication to the breed is inspired by you. into the world of Bearded Collies and what a wonderful Thanks for everything! journey she has taken me on.  Through triumphs and With love, Bob & Karen Ryder tragedies, Mary has been there all the way, freely sharing her knowledge, wisdom and expertise.  I could never have found For those of us whose lives revolve around Bearded Collies, a better friend and mentor; I am forever grateful and indebted all of the pioneers deserve our everlasting gratitude. Two, to this lady.  Gail Miller’s love for and dedication to Bearded however, will live forever in my heart… Ann and Harry Witte Collies is responsible for the depth of my involvement with the of Artisan Bearded Collies. I first met them at a Great Plains BCCA.  She will always be my role model. Bearded Collie Club meeting in January 1994. I had got my Cindy Alspaugh, Stonebay Bearded Collies first Beardie in the UK in October 1991, but had never been 94

For Our Pioneers Jerry and I would like to thank so many of you that we have We would like to extend our congratulations to all of known for thirty-five plus years and were always there the breed pioneers and our special gratitude to Dick to encourage us and teach us, no matter what we needed to Schneider (Ha’Penny Bearded Collies). Thanks for your know at the time. Thank you, Mary B, Ginny B, Alice B, Marsha dedication to the breed and thanks for entrusting us with our & Joe, Jan Masters, Diann S (Jim was always there for us), fabulous boy, Morgan (Ch Ha’Penny I Herd I Was in Town) – and Claudia. What can I say about our friendship? You have we couldn’t have done it without your continuing guidance and made many of my dreams come true. We love you and so enthusiasm. many more from the early years to the present. Cindy & Paul Kerr Jerry & Sue McCrate Thank you all for being such wonderful stewards of our There are so many mentors in our lives; however, Headline breed. It’s because of your Pioneering spirit we all are able Bearded Collies would like to recognize two special ladies to enjoy our beloved Bearded Collie of today. and Beardie Pioneers.  The first is Jean Richland, who Arv Dawn & Shannon Symes,Aberlour Bearded Collies and I were so lucky to meet in 1978 at Melita Road in Santa Rosa, California.  From there we brought home our first little Ann and Harry Witte, I have had Beardies for 23 years only beardie puppy, Bonnie, a brown female.  Little did we know because of the wonderful introduction to the Breed that the road we were taking in our lives. After she passed over the was given to me by Ann and Harry.  How could one not fall in Rainbow Bridge in 1990 we had lost touch with the Richland love with Bearded Collies? My heart was stolen by the first family, who had moved to Southern Cal.  We had almost given Beardie that Harry Witte had, “Old Charlie”.  What a majestic up the search for another Beardie (no world wide web yet) and dog he was.  He was a true Scotsman when he paraded in by a stroke of good luck, we were guided to Ruth Colavecchio one of the Specialty parades with his plaid ribbon around his and Aellen Bearded Collies.  Our Headline foundation is from neck.  The rest is history.  Ann was a wonderful help when Aellen’s beautiful beardies and it has been a joy to have such my daughter showed in Junior Showmanship at Westminster.  a wonderful mentor and Beardie Pioneer to guide us through Harry has been a continual encouragement for me with my the beginning. Thank you Beardie Pioneers, Jean Richland and work with Beardies.  Thank you Ann and Harry and all your Ruth Colavecchio for making our lives “BEARDIEFUL”! Bouncing Beardies, past and present.  Arv & Lisa Voss, Headline BC Rita A VanFleet Dear Ann and Harry, thank you for the gift of our four Iwould like to express my appreciation to J Richard (Dick) beautiful, brilliant, bouncing Beardies, the loves of our Schneider for the kindness, mentoring, and friendship he has lives. Your kindness, wisdom, and dedication to the breed as a shown me. Thanks, Dick! herding dog is a formidable legacy. Your caring and friendship Brownie’s Mom, Gail Hicks means the world to us.  Congratulations! Carol Sirrine and Brian Wistrom Thank You for loving Beardies first. Julie Patzius, Lakewood Beardies Dear Mary (Murphy), thank you for all your guidance, support in the herding venue, and your friendship. Thank you, Carol Sirrine and Brian Wistrom Lillian & Tom Esposito Dear Rosie, thank you for seeing what is “invisible to the The DeSoucey Family, Long Island, NY eye”, your wisdom, and encouragement, all attributes of a superior educator, leader, and Beardie breeder. Harvey & Marion Ellis Carol Sirrine Marie & Jerry Osborne Abig congratulations to Beth Tilson from your biggest fans!  Thank you for your years of dedication and work that led Jeannie Galluzzo to the awesome Highlander beardies out there!  All the best from Claire Clausen Molly McNamara & Max, Highlander Orion From Alamos OA AXJ CGC Thank you all for your contributions in the past and your continued guidance in the future for our beloved breed. Susan Lybrand 95

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